PEOPLE’S LAW ENFORCEMENT BOARDS (PLEB) PROGRAM

 

The People’s Law Enforcement Board (PLEB) is a disciplinary authority in the Local Government Unit (LGU) wherein private citizens can file against an erring police officer.

The PLEB was established by virtue of Republic Act (RA) No. 6975 otherwise known as the DILG Act of 1990, as amended by RA No. 8551.

PLEB COMPOSITION

As amended in Section 43 of RA No. 6975 amended by RA 8551, the PLEB shall be composed of the following:

  • One (1) Sangguniang Panglungsod/Bayan representative;
  • One (1) representative from the Association of Barangay Captains of the city of municipality;
  • Three (3) individuals from the community known for their probity and integrity:
    • one must be a woman;
    • member of the BAR, or, in the absence thereof,
    • college graduate, or
    • principal of the central elementary school

The Chairman of the PLEB shall be selected from its members.

OFFENSES WITHIN THE JURISDICTION OF THE PLEB

(Rule 21, Section 1, NAPOLCOM Memorandum Circular No. 2017-154)

  1. Neglect of Duty
  2. Irregularities in the Performance of Duty
  3. Misconduct
  4. Dishonesty
  5. Conduct Unbecoming of a Police Officer
  6. Incompetence
  7. Oppression
  8. Disloyalty to the Government

PENALTIES THAT MAY BE IMPOSED TO ERRING POLICEMEN

(Rule 21, Section 1, NAPOLCOM Memorandum Circular No. 2017-154)

  1. Reprimand
  2. Withholding of privileges
  3. Restriction of specified limits
  4. Restrictive custody
  5. Forfeiture of salary
  6. Suspension
  7. Any combination of above mentioned penalties
  8. One (1) rank demotion
  9. Dismissal from the service

FILING A CASE AGAINST AN ERRING POLICE OFFICER

Any person can file a case or complaint against an erring police officer at the PLEB Office located within the Local Government Unit (LGU) where the alleged abuses were committed.

The complaint shall contain the following:

  1. Full name, address and contact information of the complainant;
  2. Full name, rank and station or assignment of the respondent/s; and
  3. A narration of the Material facts (the place, date and time of commission of the offense).

The complaint shall be supported with the following:

  1. Affidavits of witnesses (if any);
  2. Certificate of non-forum shopping; and
  3. All other documentary evidence.