COMMUNITY INVESTIGATIVE SUPPORT  

WHAT IS CIS?
 
  • The Community Investigative Support (CIS) is conceptualized within the context of PNP Letter of Instructions 22/09 “BAYANIHAN”.They are selected individuals of good moral character from the community or organized groups, based on recruitment and selection criteria set by CIDG, and who voluntarily offer services and other resources to this Group without compensation and material consideration.
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    BACKGROUND OF LOI 22/09 "BAYANIHAN"
     
  • The LOI 22/09 was established based on Section 4, Article II (Declaration of Principles and State Policies) of the 1987 Constitution stating that:  “The government may call upon the people to defend the State and, in the fulfillment thereof, all citizens may be required, under conditions provided by law, to render personal, military of civil service"

  • The PNP recognizes the role of Barangay Tanods, Bantay Bayan, Civilian Volunteer Organizations, Barangay Auxiliaries, Non-government Organizations and other People’s Organization that can be utilized as Force Multipliers in the fight against criminality/insurgency/terrorism.
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    PURPOSE OF THE ESTABLISHMENT OF CIS
     
  • To develop and strengthen CIDG Community partnership being the PNP’s prime investigative agency ;

  • To organize and mobilize CIDG’s Non-Organic Human Resources;

  • To ensure community cooperation in gathering information for intelligence and counter-intelligence use and subsequently, for investigation;

  • To ensure the attainment of the Four-Point Agenda of the CIDG; and

  • To organize and mobilize CIS during disaster and emergency situations.

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