Sop On Creation and Activation of Special Investigation Task Group (Sitg) To Handle Heinous and Sensational Crimes
Sop On Creation and Activation of Special Investigation Task Group (Sitg) To Handle Heinous and Sensational Crimes
Sop On Creation and Activation of Special Investigation Task Group (Sitg) To Handle Heinous and Sensational Crimes
Date JAN 2 h
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1. References:
2. Purposes:
This SOP sets forth the procedures in the creation and activation of SITG in
order to:
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3. Mission:
The SITG shall spearhead and coordinate the investigative and prosecutorial
efforts of the PNP to facilitate the speedy resolution and successful prosecution of
heinous/sensational cases, and eventual conviction of the perpetrators.
4. Definition of Terms:
The following terms used in this SOP shall be understood to refer as follows:
5. Policies:
6. Organizational Procedures:
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d. The C, PNP may direct/task any operational support unit of the PNP to
assist in the investigation of a particular case. Likewise, he may also reorganize the
SITG as he deems it necessary; and
e. The SITG shall be deactivated upon the solution of the particular case
being investigated by the SITG. Solution of the case shall mean the filing of appropriate
case in court and arrest of the perpetrator(s).
7. Operational Procedures:
a. Investigation starts from the arrival of the first responder on the ground
who shall perform the important tasks as enumerated in the 2010 Revised PNP Criminal
Investigation Manual, Chapter I, Protocol 3;
c. The OSCP shall be maintained for as long as necessary and shall only be
deactivated or transferred with the clearance and approval from higher authority.
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3) The Major Investigation Pian which is a strategic planning tool and
based on SMECAC principle shall also be prepared. It shall be in the following format:
Situation, Mission, Execution, Administration and Logistics, Command, and
Communication (SMEAC):
4) Prepare the Crime matrix template which is necessary in the conduct
of crime analysis. It can come in tandem with the evidence and resource matrix of the
investigation plan;
10) Initiates the preparation of case folder with the assistance of other
members of SITG;
11) File the case folder before the court of proper jurisdiction;
13) All the case folders including pertinent documents must be kept by
the case record officers, with copies furnished the evidence custodian of the local police
station;
15) Conduct case tracking untii the final disposition of the case.
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h. All concerned PNP units are enjoined to exert extra efforts in .order to
identify, locate or cause the identification and arrest of the culprit(s)
3) They shall work in close coordination with the NBI, DOJ, and all other
law enforcement agencies, as necessary
I. While the tasked units shall operate on existing logistical and financial
allocations, Regional Directors shall also provide logistical and financial support to
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j. SITG Commander shall likewise submit case folder and regular progress
reports to C, PNP through TDIDM indicating therein the results of their investigation and
the updates of the case for consolidation and immediate reference
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Chief, PIDMB/CIDMB (Inter Agency Coordinator
and Case Record Officer)
Investigator-on-Case (Evidence Custodian)
9. Penal Clause:
Any violation of this SOP shall be dealt with administratively for Neglect of
Duty or Nonfeasance under Section 1, RULE 21 of NAPOLCOM MEMORANDUM
CIRCULAR 200l-001 and/or be held liable under the PNP Rules and Regulations. Unit
commanders shall be investigated and be held accountable under the Principle of
Command Responsibility. Likewise, crimina! complaints shall be filed against those who
commit acts or omissions punishable under the Revised Penal Code or Special Laws.
11. Effectivity:
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Distribution:
All D-Staff/DIPOs ~~Iij~
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All RDs, PROS
All Dirs, NSUs
All P-Staff
TFC, AIDSOTF
C, WCPC
C,HRAO
C,PACER
CS, PMO
Copy furnished:
Command Group
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CERTIFICATE NUMBERAJA1!)fANf1452