COURSE: Criminal Investigation Course

Module 1. General Subjects

Topic : PNP Spiritual and Values Formation

Program

Lesson Plan Number : 1.5

Target Audience : PO1 to SPO4

Venue : Multi-Purpose Hall

Training Day Number : 3

Time Allotted : 4 hours

Instructional Method : ✓ Lecture ✓ Discussion ✓ PE

Learning Aids : Multi - media projector, laptop, White

board, Marker and PA System

Participant’s Requirements : Laptop, Notebook and Ballpen

Issue Items : Hand-outs

Instructor Qualification : ✓ General Instructor

Specialized Instructor
Master Instructor

Training References : PNP Code of Conduct and Ethical

Standards; Ethics and Values Formation
Manual, Theses on Feuerbach, Gideon
Bible, RA 6713; and Human Resource
and Doctrine Development Manual

Lesson Goal : The lesson aims to provide participants to

internalize and develop a clear
understanding pertaining to PNP Spiritual
and Values Formation Program and to
provide moral and ethical guidance which
are powerful in attaining the organization’s
goal to serve and protect lives and
properties.

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 Lesson Objectives
At the end of the lesson, the participants will be able to:

L.O. 1.Define and identify the core values of the Philippine National Police;
L.O. 2. Discuss the Concept of man as a social being;
L.O. 3. Discuss the Commitment to God, Country, People and Environment
L.O. 4. Discuss the Behavior Modification and Self Concept

Presentation Outline:

No. of
Subject/Activity Methodology
Hours
I. Introduction 5 mins
II. PNP Core Values
A. Philosophy of PNP
B. Four (4) PNP core values
C. Positive attitudes and character qualities
necessary to achieve true success in
investigation and its application to life and
police work. 45 mins Lecture/Discussion
D. Essence of human character, respect and
commitment as a powerful, yet practical
principle in attaining the organization’s goal
III. Review on Concept of Man 40 mins Lecture/Discussion

Break 15 mins
IV. Review on Commitment to God, Country, Lecture/Discussion
People and Environment 40 mins

V. Review on Behavior Modification and Self 45 mins Lecture/Discussion

Concept
Practical Exercises 40 mins
VI. Summary 5 mins
Total 240 mins

*TP – Teaching Point

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 Lesson Manuscript 1.5

PNP Spiritual and Values Formation Program

I. INTRODUCTION (5 mins)

A. Prayer before the start of the class.

B. Introduce Instructor to the participants.

1. Name
2. Designation/ present unit assignment/ work experience
3. Educational Background

C. This lesson is intended to reinforce the spiritual orientation of every

Police Officer in the performance of their duties and commitment to the
service as Public Servants.

D. Background/Spiritual Motivation

The police service is a noble profession which demands from its

member’s specialized knowledge and skills, as well as high standards
of ethics and morality and extending efforts to touch the hearts of
community in order for them to fulfill their oath to love and serve God,
country and people. Accomplishments and achievements is attainable
with the Spiritual and Values aspect of police officers despite the
tremendous physiological and psychological stress which sometimes
results in the gradual changing behavior of police officers, which is
more often than not, results in misconduct.

In this manner, Ethical and Values principles are founded in

philosophies which are moral, legal and social character. They are
embodiment of philosophical principles that apply to the application of
one’s duties and which are acceptable to society as a whole. Police
also have to develop specific ethical behavior which relates to their
duties, and to act as guides to behavior and decision-making.

A deeper understanding on the overall impact of the police job and

his contribution to the overall efforts of the PNP is aimed to develop the
motivation to excel in his field of expertise.

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TP 1 (45 min)

II. PNP CORE VALUES

A. Philosophy of PNP

1. Honor

Honor refers to orientation of our attitudes as the first to honor

God (maka-Diyos) and secondly, how we honor one another (maka-
tao). Honor refers to the fairness or integrity in ones’ belief and
actions allegiance to moral principles.

2. Justice

Justice is generally understood to mean what is right, fair,

appropriate, deserved. It is a virtue by means which man gives to
others what is their due, whether to God, family or neighbors and
environment. It is based therefore on the moral law and duty: to
render everyone his due. We value justice and support the fair and
just treatment of suspects and victims. Justice refers to the respect of
rights of others and this includes the environment where we live.

Glorifying God by our worship must be our goal, our highest

priority. (I Cor. 10:31)

3. Service

The concept service is simple. The organization and the

individuals in it, from the Chief, PNP to the lowest level, PO1, see
themselves as helping others to achieve the organizational goal. The
cooperative concept is helping, being of service to others. Service
refers to the performance of work or duties for a superior or as a
servant.

B. Four PNP Core Values

Core values are those values which form the foundation on which
we perform work and conduct ourselves. In an ever-changing world,
core values are constant. Core values are not descriptions of the work
we do or the strategies we employ to accomplish our mission. The
values underlie our work, how we interact with each other, and the
strategies we employ to fulfil our mission. The core values are the
basic elements of how we go about our work. They are the guideposts
we use (or should be using) every day in everything we do. It is the
very essence of human character.

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 1. God-fearing (Maka-Diyos) - this refers to what man truly needs,
man’s greatest need is for God. When we look to God first and do
things His way, the outcome will meet the deepest needs of men.
(Matt. 6:33)Human worth is established by being God-centered.
That is, when we focus on God who alone has worth in Himself, and
we understand that we are created in His image, this brings us
great worth. (II Samuel 22)

2. Nationalistic (Makabayan) - this refers to loyalty and devotion to

one's nation or country, especially as above loyalty to other groups
or to individual interests. It also includes the devotion to the
interests or culture of one's nation, the belief that nations will
benefit from acting independently rather than collectively,
emphasizing national rather than international goals and
aspirations for national independence in a country under foreign
domination.

3. Humane (Makatao) - This value refers to the attitude of caring

about people and treating them with dignity at the same time
valuing ourselves and others by speaking and acting with courtesy,
treating others as we want to be treated and honoring the rules of
our family or office, which make life more orderly and peaceful.

4. Environment - friendly (Makakalikasan) - Caring for You and the

Environment too, is affected by man. Being free and a master of
his environment, man's conduct and his reactions to environmental
conditions are often different from that of an animal. Man's basic
characteristic which, in fact, is the criterion of his humanity is his
ability to control his passions and base desires. This ability which is
a very bright aspect of the human life has been totally ignored by
the materialists.

C. Positive attitudes and character qualities necessary to achieve true

success in investigation and its application to life and police work.

1. Character

Refers to the tendency to act in ways that are consistent with

what one understands to be morally right. A person of good
character is someone who attends to the moral implications of
actions and acts in accordance with what is moral in all but the most
extreme of circumstances.

2. Respect

Is an attitude of caring about people and treating them with

dignity. It is necessary to practice respect in investigation because
it helps people feel valued. Without respect for rules, we would
have confusion and people would treat each other rudely and
violate each other’s privacy and other rights.

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 3. Commitment

As a choice to live life in harmony with one's personal values

based on what he believes and not what others want him to believe.

Three natures of commitment:

a. Commitment starts in the heart - means that some people want

everything to be perfect before they’re willing to commit
themselves. But commitment always precedes achievement.

b. Commitment is tested by action - means that the only real

measure of commitment is action.

c. Commitment opens the door to achievement - means that there

would be times when commitment is the only thing that carries
you forward in whatever endeavour you are into.

D. Essence of human character, respect and commitment as a powerful,

yet practical principle in attaining the organization’s goal.

By using character-based principles in investigation, you will further

your organization’s success:

1. increase moral and team unity

2. builds trust and cooperation
3. strengthens client’s relationship
4. improves quality productivity

TP 2 (40 min)
III. CONCEPT OF MAN

Concept of man as a social being endowed with rational soul.

Aristotle’s philosophy expressed the view, characteristic of classical
philosophy, that man was a living being endowed with spirit and reason (a
“rational soul” as opposed to a sensitive or vegetative soul) and with the
capacity for social life.

The concept that man as a social being was emphasized when John
Donne (1572-1631), mentioned in his Devotions Upon Emergent
Occasions, Meditation XVII, the famous quotation that "no man is an
island". This means that man becomes aware of himself as a part of the
social whole. Not for nothing do we say that a person is alive as long as
he is living for others. The forms of human activity are objectively
embodied in all material culture, in the implements of work, in language,
concepts, in systems of social norms. The point of departure of the
Marxist understanding of man is the human being as the product and
subject of work activity". The essence of man is no abstraction inherent in

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 each single individual. In its reality it is the ensemble of the social
relations."

In Christianity, the biblical concept of man as the “image and likeness

of god”. Medieval philosophy advanced the concept of personality as
distinct from psychophysical individuality and not reducible to some
universal “nature” or substance (whether corporeal or spiritual), defining
personality as a unique relationship (Richard of St. Victor, 12th century).

This unique relationship is the most important relationship of all: the

relationship to self. The more we know our selves, the more we can truly
know and connect to others. If we cannot give love, attention and caring
to our selves, how can we truly share these with others and the PNP
organization?

TP 3 (40 min)
IV. COMMITMENT TO GOD, COUNTRY, PEOPLE AND ENVIRONMENT

Police officers have to deal with all sorts of people, people hard to
deal with, people in the community who are cynical about the police, as
well as good natured people. Police officers are expected to risk their
lives every day to protect the citizens who most often do not appreciate
them. Police officers are usually victims of the police trauma syndrome
(PTS) that can develop after catastrophic events that affect a police
officer physically, emotionally, mentally and behaviorally.

Without a spiritual perspective, a police officer becomes a tyrant. The

tendency to abuse his power over citizens increases exponentially the
weaker his moral foundations become. It has well-documented
throughout the history of the world that power corrupts, and that absolute
power corrupts absolutely. It is the absence of this ethical perspective
which has been deemed as the primary reason why cases of police
misconduct are still occurring in the PNP.

Anecdote: When God made peace officers.

Police officers should have a strong relationship to God before

anything else. As one of the bible verse says. ”Commit everything to God
and He will direct you”. Also he/she be committed to the country and to
the people he is serving and to the environment he is living.

(John. 3:16), “For God so loved the world, that He gave His only
begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but
have everlasting life.” (Mk. 12:30), “And thou shalt love the Lord thy God
with all thy heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy mind, and with all
thy strength: this is the first commandment.” (Matt. 6:33), “But seek ye
first the kingdom of God; and His righteousness; and all these things shall
be added unto you.

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 Police officers shall at all times be accountable to the people and
shall discharge their duties with utmost responsibility. Also how they do
their duties and responsibilities spiritually and shall commit themselves to
the democratic way of life and values, maintain the principle of public
accountability, and manifest by deeds the supremacy of civilian authority
over the military. They shall at all times uphold the Constitution and put
loyalty to country above loyalty to persons or party.

TP 4 (45 min)
V. BEHAVIOR MODIFICATION AND SELF CONCEPT

Behavior modification is a treatment approach, based on the

principles of operant conditioning that replaces undesirable behaviors
with more desirable ones through positive or negative reinforcement. It
applies to those PNP personnel whom experienced police stress in
relation to their police work.

To maintain and establish the strong build in every PNP member and
to continue their efforts to work hard are as follows:

A. The Positive Reinforcement

1. Human Resource Development is a holistic approach that aims to

improve individual, group and organizational effectiveness through
the integration of training and development, organizational
development and career development.

2. Training and Development is a strategic system aimed to develop

and improve staff performance and skills through an organized,
innovative, and well-focused program. It is composed of two main
parts: training which focuses on short term targets; and
development which focuses on long term goals.

B. Major Processes

The three major processes that support effective Training and

Development are coaching, counseling, and mentoring.

1. Coaching - a process in which a manager, through direct

discussion and guided activity, helps a colleague to learn to solve
a problem or to do a task, better than would otherwise have been
the case.

2. Counseling - is a supportive process by a manager to help an

employee define and work through personal problems that affect
job performance

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 3. Mentoring - is a process that increases a person’s competence
through guided support sustained through a period of time to
facilitate learning and development, mainly, through the transfer of
knowledge from a person perceived to be more experienced and
has greater expertise to someone who is perceived to have less.

C. Career Development is the series of activities or the on-going/lifelong

process of developing one's career. Motivating to achieve excellently
in the field of his/her chosen expertise.(e.g., promotion, rewards
system, awards/ commendations)

D. The Negative Reinforcement

1. Delinquency reporting system

The implementation of the Delinquency Report (DR) System

established the strength of the disciplinary authority of the chiefs of
offices and subordinate units. The system aims to implement
corrective measures against PNP personnel who commit light
offenses, minor infractions and breaches of discipline more
expeditiously with the end in view of improving the overall state of
discipline within the PNP without resorting to the long and tedious
process of summary proceedings.

2. Disciplinary sanction is the mechanism to ensure that the fidelity by

its members to laws and regulations is ensured. A disciplinary
measures of penalties to be imposed upon any member of the
PNP who commits breach of discipline or becomes a subject of an
administrative complaint.(e.g., suspension, demotion, reprimand)

Self-Concept

A self-concept is an understanding you have of yourself that’s based

on your personal experiences, body image, the thoughts you have about
yourself, and how you tend to label yourself in different situations.

Three components of a self-concept are:

1. Self-Image: This is in essence what you see in yourself. It is

all about how you see yourself in the present moment. This
includes the labels you give yourself about your personality,
and it also includes the beliefs you have about how the
external world perceives you. It’s however important to note
that your self-image is not necessarily based on reality. For
instance, a person with anorexia may have a self-image that
makes them believe they are obese, however in reality that is
far from the truth. Therefore self-image is only your own
perception of yourself and has no real basis in reality.

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 2. Self-Ideal: This is how you wish you could be at a future time.
This is your ideal self, or the ideal person you envision of
being and becoming. Many times, how people see
themselves and how they would like to see themselves don’t
quite match up. And this is what can cause problems and lead
to self-sabotage behavior and emotional struggles.

3. Self-Esteem: This encompasses your current emotional

experiences. It also refers to the extent to which you like or
approve of yourself, or the extent to which you value yourself.
You might therefore for instance have a positive or negative
view of yourself. When you have a negative view of yourself
you are seen as having low self-esteem. This often manifests
in a lack of confidence and pessimism. On the other hand,
when you have a positive view of yourself you are seen as
having high self-esteem. This often manifests in a confident
disposition, self-acceptance and optimism.

TP 5 (5 min)
VI. SUMMARY

The PNP’s core values of Maka-Diyos, Maka-Bayan, Maka-Tao and

Maka-Kalikasan are those values we hold which form the foundation of
our character as we perform our work and conduct ourselves during
performing our duties and responsibilities.

At the core of all these values is “myself”. This is expressed through

honor, justice and service as we relate to our selves, others and the PNP.

From these expressions builds our character, respect to justice and

commitment to the service. These expressions are powerful practical
principle in attaining the organization’s goal by increased moral and team
unity, builds trust and cooperation strengthens client’s relationship and
improves quality productivity.

Police officer with pertaining to behavioral modifications implicates

self-concept is more or less a collection of beliefs and principles. It’s all
about how you think and evaluate yourself at any given risk situation. It is
a perception of your image, abilities, and in some ways as a police officer.

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WORKSHOP MECHANICS

1. What the video presentation reflects to you that applies as a police

officer?

2. Divide the class in four (4) groups and reflect the subject PNP Moral
Values and Spiritual Upliftment Formation Program and open a forum
of how to strengthen the ethical standards of PNP organization.

3. As an Individual draw an imaginary visual effect of how would you

apply your learning in your own community.

Instructor's Note: Let the Students be reminded of their work ethics

and police values.

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