Board of CriminologyPractice of Criminology DefinedA person is deemed to be engaged in the practice of Criminology if he holds himself out to the public in any of the following capacities:

1. As a professor, instructor or teacher in Criminology in any university, college or school duly recognized by the government and teaches any of the following subjects: (a) Law Enforcement Administration, (b) Criminalists, (c) correctional Administration, (d) Criminal Sociology and allied subjects, and (e) other technical and specialized subjects in the Criminology curriculum provided by the Department of Education.

2. As law enforcement administrator, executive, adviser, consultant or agent in any government or private agency.

3. As technician in dactyloscopy, ballistics, questions documents, police photography, lie detection, forensic chemistry and other scientific aspects of crime detection.

4. As correctional administrator, executive supervisor, worker or officer in any correctional and penal institution.

5. As counselor, expert, adviser, researcher in any government or private agency on any aspects of criminal research or project involving the causes of crime, juvenile delinquency, treatment of offenders, police operations, law enforcement administration, scientific criminal investigation or public welfare administration.

Privileges of Certified CriminologistsAll certified criminologists shall be exempt from taking any other entrance or qualifying government or civil service examinations and shall be considered civil service eligibles to the following government positions: (1) dactylographer, (2) ballistician, (3) questioned document examiner, (4) correctional officer, (5) law enforcement photographer, (6) lie detection examiner, (7) probation officer, (8) agents in any law enforcement agency, (9) security officer, (10) criminal investigator, or (11) police laboratory technician. Certified criminologists shall be eligible for appointment as Partrolman in chartered cities and municipalities,

provided they posses the general qualifications for appointment provided in Section 9 of Republic Act 4864.

Board of CriminologyBoard LawRepublic Act No. 6506 An Act Creating the Board of Examiners for Criminologists in the Philippines and for Other PurposesBe it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Philippines in Congress assembled

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Philippines in Congress assembled: Republic Act No. 6506 An Act Creating the Board of Examiners for Criminologists in the Philippines and for Other Purposes Section 1. Creation and Composition of the Board.- There shall be created a Board of Examiners for Criminologists in the Philippines to be composed of a Chairman and two members possessing the qualifications prescribed in Section three of this Act, who shall be appointed by the President of the Philippines upon the recommendation of the Commissioner of Civil Service from among the registered criminologists, if any, or from known criminologists or recognized standing in the profession, with the consent of the Commission on Appointments: Provided, That the firs Board of Examiners for Criminologists to be created pursuant to this Act shall be issued a certificate of registration as criminologists without prior examination in accordance with the provisions of this Act. Section 2. Powers Vested in the Board.- The Board of Examiners for Criminologists is vested with authority conformably with the provisions of this Act, to administer the provisions thereof, to issue, suspend or revoke certificates of registration for the practice of criminology and to administer oaths. Section 3. Qualifications of Board Members.- The Members of the Board shall at the time of their appointment be: 1. Natural-born citizens of the Philippines; 2. Holders of the degree of Bachelor of Science in Criminology (B.S. Crim.) or Master of Criminology (M.Crim.), conferred by a reputable and legally constituted College or Institute of Criminology recognized by

the Government; 3. At least thirty years of age; 4. Registered criminologists with at least ten years experience in the profession: Provided, That the requirements of registration shall not apply to appointments to the first Board; 5. Non-members of the Faculty of any school, college or institute where a regular course in Criminology is taught, nor have any pecuniary interest in such institution; and 6. Not connected with any government agency which operate an academy, training school or institute for the education or training of peace officers or law enforcement agents. Section 4. Term of Office.- The members of the Board shall hold office for a term of three years after their appointments unless sooner removed for any of the causes enumerated in Section six of this Act. In which case their successors shall be appointed immediately and duly qualified, who shall serve the un expired term only. Each member of the Board shall qualify by taking the proper oath of office prior to entering upon the performance of his duties. Section 5. Executive Officer and Secretary of the Board.- The Commissioner of Civil Service shall be the executive officer of the Board and shall conduct the examination given by the Board. The Secretary of all the Boards of Examiners appointed under Republic Act Numbered Five hundred forty-six shall also be the Secretary of the Board of Examiners for Criminologists. All records and minutes of deliberations of the Board, including examination papers, shall be kept by the Civil Service Commission under the direct custody of the Secretary. Section 6. Removal of Board Members.- The President of the Philippines may remove any member of the Board for neglect of duty or incompetency or for unprofessional or dishonorable conduct, after having given the member concerned an opportunity to defend himself in the proper administrative investigation. Section 7. Compensation of Board Members- The members of the Board shall each receive a compensation not exceeding ten pesos for each applicant examined. All fees shall be received by the officer designated by competent authority as collecting officer for the Civil Service Commission, and such officer shall pay all authorized expenses of the Board, including the compensation provided for by this Act for the members of the Board. Section 8. Annual Report.- The Board shall submit an annual report to the President of the Philippines after the close of each fiscal year, giving detailed account of its proceedings, during the year and making such recommendation as it may deem necessary and proper. Section 9. Inhibition Against the Practice of Criminology.- No person shall practice or offer to practice as a criminologist in the Philippines without having previously obtained a

certificate of registration from the Board. Section 10. Exemption from Registration- Registration shall not be required of the following classes of persons: a. Criminologists from other countries called in for consultations or for a special project related to Criminology not requiring more than five months” residence in the Philippines in any twelve months” period: Provided, That such criminologists are legally qualified to practice as such in their own State or country. b. Foreigners employed as technical officers, professors or consultants in such special branches of Criminology or may, in the judgment of the President of the Philippines, be necessary and indispensable for the country: Provided, however, That they are internationally recognized experts and that they do not engage in private practice during their stay in the Philippines. Section 11. Examination Required.- Except as otherwise specifically allowed under this Act, all applicants for registration as criminologists shall be required to undergo an examination as provided in this Act. Section 12. Qualifications for Examination.- Any person applying for examination and for a certificate, shall, prior to admission to examination, establish to the satisfaction of the Board that: a. He is at least eighteen years of age and a citizen of the Philippines; b. He must be a person of good moral character, as certified to by at least three persons of good standing in the community wherein he resides; c. He must not have convicted of a crime involving moral turpitude; and d. He has a graduated in Criminology from a school, college or institute recognized by the Government after completing a four-year resident collegiate course leading to the degree of Bachelor of Science in Criminology (B.S. Crim.): Provided, That holders of Bachelor of Laws degree may, within five years after the approval of this Act, take this examination after completing at least ninety-four (94) units of Criminology, Law Enforcement, Police Science and Penology subjects. Section 13. Holding of Examination.- The Board is hereby authorized to conduct examinations in the Cities of Manila, Baguio, Legaspi, Cebu, and Davao whenever practicable at least once a year and on such working days and place as the Board may fix with the approval of the Commissioner of Civil Service. Written or printed notice of examination shall be published in newspapers and copies mailed to each candidate who has filed his name and address with the Secretary of the Board, at least thirty days prior to the date of examinations. Section 14. Scope of Examination.- The examination shall be in writing and shall cover the following subjects with their respective relative weights: Subjects Relative Weight Criminal Jurisprudence and Procedure 20% Law Enforcement Administration 20%

Correctional Administration 15% Criminalistics 20% Criminal Sociology 15% Ethics and Human Relations 10% However, the Board may change or revise any of the above subjects in the event the Department of Education shall correspondingly change the curriculum prescribed for the Degree of Bachelor of Science in Criminology. In the conduct of the examination, the Board, in its discretion, may give practical and field examinations in each subjects, as it may deem fit. Section 15. Ratings in the Examination.- In order to pass the examination, a candidate must obtain a general average of at least seventy-five percent with no rating below fifty percent in any of the subjects. Section 16. Report of Ratings.- The Board shall within ninety days after the date of the completion of the examination, report the ratings obtained by each candidate to the Commissioner of Civil Service. Section 17. Oathtaking- All successful candidates shall be required to take a professional oath before the Board or before any person authorized to administer oaths prior to entering upon the practice of criminology in the Philippines. Section 18. Issuance of Certificate- Upon payment of the registration fee as provided in this Act, the Board shall issue a certificate of registration as criminologists to any applicant who, in the opinion of the Board has satisfactorily met all the requirements specified in this Act. All certificates of registration issued under this Act shall show the full name of the registrant; shall have serial numbers, shall be signed by all the members of the Board, shall be attested to by the Secretary of the Board, and shall be authenticated by the official seal of the Board: Provided, That upon application filed within six months after the approval of this Act, the Board shall issue a certificate of registration without examination to persons who have graduated with the Degree of Bachelor of Science in Criminology (B.S. Crim.) and who have been in the practice of criminology for at least ten years prior to the enactment of this Act. Section 19. Fee for Examination and Registration- All applicants for examination shall pay an application fee of fifty pesos and every applicant for registration shall pay a registration fee of thirty pesos. Section 20. Revocation of Certificate of Registration. - The Board may, after giving due notice and hearing to the party concerned, revoke or suspend his certificate of registration if found guilty of malpractice, incompetency, unprofessional conduct, serious ignorance or gross negligence in the practice of criminology. He shall be required to surrender his certificate of registration to the Board. The decision of the Board, however, may be appealed within thirty days to the President of the Philippines whose decision shall be final. Section 21. Reissue

of Revoked Certificate of Replacement of Lost Certificate.- After the expiration of one year from the date of revocation of a certificate of registration, and after payment of the required fee, the Board 8 may, for reasons it may deem sufficient, entertain an application for new certificate of registration from a person whose certificate has been revoked. A new certificate of registration to replace a certificate lost, destroyed or mutilated may be issued, subject to the rules of the Board and upon payment of a fee of thirty pesos. Section 22. Criminologist Defined.- A criminologist is any person who is a graduate of the Degree of Criminology, who has passed the examination for criminologists and is registered as such by the Board. Section 23. Practice of Criminology Defined.- A person is deemed to be engaged in the practice of Criminology if he holds himself out to the public in any of the following capacities: 1. As a professor, instructor or teacher in Criminology in any university, college or school duly recognized by the government and teaches any of the following subjects: (a)Law Enforcement Administration, (b)Criminalists, (c) Correctional Administration, (d)Criminal Sociology and allied subjects, and (e)other technical and specialized subjects in the Criminology curriculumprovided by the Department of Education. 2. As law enforcement administrator, executive, adviser, consultant or agent in any government or private agency. 3. As technician in dactyloscopy, ballistics, questions documents, police photography, lie detection, forensic chemistry and other scientific aspects of crime detection. 4. As correctional administrator, executive supervisor, worker or officer in any correctional and penal institution. 5. As counselor, expert, adviser, researcher in any government or private agency on any aspects of criminal research or project involving the causes of crime, juvenile delinquency, treatment of offenders, police operations, law enforcement administration, scientific criminal investigation or public welfare administration. Section 24. Privileges of certified criminologists.- All certified criminologists shall be exempt from taking any other entrance or qualifying government or civil service examinations and shall be considered civil service eligibles to the following government positions: (1) dactylographer, (2) ballistician, (3) questioned document examiner, (4) correctional officer, (5) law enforcement photographer, (6) lie detection examiner, (7) probation officer, (8) agents in any law enforcement agency, (9) security officer, (10) criminal investigator, or (11) police laboratory technician. Certified criminologists shall be eligible for appointment as Partrolman in chartered cities and municipalities, provided they posses the general

qualifications for appointment provided in Section nine, Republic Act Numbered Forty-eight hundred and sixty-four.* Section 25. Penal Provisions.- Any person who shall hold himself out as a criminologist without being duly registered and certified in accordance with the provisions of this Act, or who shall give any false or fraudulent evidence of any kind to the Board in connection with any examination, or who shall violate any of the rules and regulations promulgated by the Board in connection with any examination, or who shall violate any of the rules and regulations promulgated by the Board in connection with the practice of Criminology in the Philippines, shall upon conviction be sentenced to a fine of not less than two thousand pesos nor more than ten thousand pesos or to suffer imprisonment for a period of not less than one year but not exceeding three years or both, at the discretion of the court. Section 26. Repealing Clause.- All laws, executive orders, administrative orders or ordinance inconsistent with any provision of this Act are hereby repealed or modified accordingly. Section 27. Effectivity.- This Act shall take effect upon its approval. Approved, July 1, 1972.

Code of Ethics Board of Criminology Article I PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITY OF REGISTERED CRIMINOLOGIST a. The primary responsibility of every person admitted to the practice of Criminology as a Registered Criminologist is to bear faithful allegiance to the Republic of the Philippines and be loyal to his profession. They shall accept as a sacred obligation and responsibility as citizens to support the Constitution of the Philippines and as a Registered Criminologist to defend the principles of liberty as defined in the Constitution and Laws. b. As a Registered Criminologist, they shall strive to improve their effectiveness by diligent study and sincere attention to improvement and welcome the opportunity to disseminate practical and useful information relating to matters accruing to the benefit of public safety and welfare. Article 2 LIMITATION OF AUTHORITY a. The first duty of a criminologist as upholder of the law is to know its bounds upon him, be aware of limitations and prescriptions and recognize the system of government that gives to no man group or institution absolute power. He must ensure that he is prime defender of that system and as such must never pervert its character. b. They shall in the performance of their duty be just, impartial and reasonable, never according anyone more preferential treatment than another. They shall recognize the limitation of their authority and at no time use the power of their

profession for personal advantage. Article 3 PRIVATE CONDUCT a. The Registered Criminologist must be mindful of his special identification by the public as an upholder of the law. He must never be lax in conduct or manner in private life, express disrespect for the law, nor seek to gain special privilege that would be reflective upon the profession. He must so conduct his private life that the public will regard him as an example of stability fidelity and morality. b. He must strive to elevate the standing of the profession in the public mind, strengthen public confidence in law enforcement, develop and maintain complete support and cooperation of the public and insure the effectiveness by encouraging complete cooperation of members for their mutual benefit. Article 4 CONDUCT TOWARDS THE PUBLIC a. The Criminologists remind at all times that dignity, fairness and a genuine willingness to help are essential to their public image and their ability to do a good job. b. The Criminologists mindful of their responsibility to the whole community, deal with individuals of the community in a manner calculated to instill re spect for its laws and their profession. c. They shall be habitually courteous and accept their responsibility by being punctual and expeditious in their engagements and duties. They shall regard their profession as a public trust and in the discharge of their duties, bear constantly in mind their obligation to serve the public efficiently and effectively. Article 5 ATTITUDE TOWARDS PROFESSION a. The criminologists shall strive to make the best application of science to the solution of crime, by diligent study and sincere attention to self improvement, and in the fields of human relationships, strive for effective leadership and public influence in matters affecting public safety. b. He shall appreciate the importance and responsibility of his profession as an honorable one rendering valuable service to his community and country. They shall strive to attain certain of the most withering cross examination particularly from fellow criminologists and associates. c. He shall avoid outside influence from overzealous and overanxious clients and his findings shall be based solely and entirely on logical and scientific deduction derived from a fair and impartial examination personally performed by him. d. He must never lose sight of the important fact that he should no only work for the identification, apprehension and conviction of criminals, but must strive with greater if not equal vigor to clear the innocent. Article 6 ATTITUDE TOWARDS FELLOW CRIMINOLOGISTS a. The Criminologists shall strive constantly to improve professional standing of Criminology through association with others in the profession and keeping abreast with the fast

moving world of science and technology through constant research and development. b. He shall cooperate fully with fellow criminologists regardless of personal prejudice. He should however, be assured that such action is proper and in accordance with law and guard against the sue of this office or person, knowingly or unknowingly in any improper or illegal action. He always bear in mind at all times that it isnot sufficient to be proficient in oneÕs work, he must also have a high sense of justice, a belief in the dignity and worth of all men and a proper motivation and attitude. He must possess a sense of dedication to his profession and a sense of duty and obligation to his fellowmen. c. He shall cooperate with fellow criminologists and public officials to the end that the safety and general welfare of the public will be assured, never permitting jealousies or personal differences to influence their professional duties and obligations. Article 7 CODE OF ETHICS The universally accepted Code of Ethics for Law Enforcement shall be temporarily adopted pending formulation of a more specific code that embraces all aspects of Criminology. LAW ENFORCEMENT CODE OF ETHICS As a Law Enforcement Officer, my fundamental duty is to serve mankind; to safeguard lives and property; to protect the innocent against deception; the weak against oppression or intimidation, and the peaceful against violence or disorder; and to respect the constitutional rights of all men to liberty, equality and justice. I will keep my private life unsullied as an example to all; maintain courageous calm in the face of danger, scorn or ridicule; develop self-restraint; and be constantly mindful of the welfare of others. Honest in thought and deed in both my personal and official life, I will be exemplary in obeying the laws of the land and the regulation of my department. Whatever I see or hear of a confidential nature or that is confided to me in my official capacity will be kept ever secret unless revelation is necessary in the performance of my duty. I will never act officiously or permit personal feelings, prejudices animosities or friendships to influence my decisions. With the compromise for crime and with relentless prosecution or criminals, I will enforce the law courteously and appropriately without fear or favor malice or ill will, never eploying unnecessary force or violence and never accepting gratuities. I recognize the badge of my office as a symbol of public faith, and I accept it as a public trust to be held so long as I am true to the other of the police service. I will constantly strive to achieve these objectives, and ideals, dedicating myself before God to my chosen profession. . .law enforcement. Article 8 EFFECTIVITY This Code of Ethics for Registered Criminologist shall be effective

upon approval hereof by the Commission and after fifteen (15) days following its publication in the official Gazette.

Board Resolution No. 3 Series of 1987 Subjects in the Licensure Examination for Criminologists Board of Criminology WHEREAS, the first members of the Board of Criminology were appointed only on July 27,1987 WHEREAS, the Board promulgated Resolution No. 2, dated September 28, 1987, approved by the Commission that the first examination for Criminologists will be held in April, 1988 WHEREAS, pursuant to Section 6(g), the Board is mandated to determine and prepare the contents of licensure examination; and Section 14 of Republic Act No. 6506 authorizes the Board to change or revise any of the subject in the event the Department of Education shall correspondingly change the curriculum prescribed for the degree of Bachelor of Science in Criminology; WHEREAS, the scope of the examination shall cover the following subjects with their respective relative weights; Subjects Relative Weights Criminal Jurisprudence and Procedure ........... 20% Law Enforcement Administration ..................... 20% Correctional Administration ............................. 15% Criminalistics ................................................... 20% Criminal Sociology .......................................... 15% Ethics and Human Relations ............................ 10% WHEREAS, considering the advance Technology in the practice of Criminology, the Board believes that it is imperative to revise/amend the subjects in the licensure examination for Criminologists NOW THEREFORE, in view of the foregoing considerations, the Board RESOLVED, as it hereby RESOLVES to amend/revise the subjects in the licensure examination for Criminologists and relative weights, as follows: Subjects Relative Weights Criminal Jurisprudence and Procedure Criminal Law (Book I); Criminal Law (Book II) Criminal Procedure; Criminal Evidence .............20% Law Enforcement Administration Administration of Police Organization; Patrol Organization and Operation; Police Operational Planning; Intelligence and Secret Service; Industrial Security Management ....................................................... 20% Crime Detection, Investigation & Prevention Fundamentals of Criminal Investigation; Special Crime Investigation; Fire Technology and Investigation; Traffic Operation and Accident Investigation; Drug Addiction & Vice Control; Technical English (Police Report

Writing) .............15% Criminalistics Police Photography, Personal Identification; Forensic Medicine; Lie Detection & Interrogation; Forensic Ballistics; Questioned Document; Forensic Chemistry & Toxicology .......20% Correctional Administration Penal Management; Correction & Rehabilitation system; Probation .........................10% Criminal Sociology, Ethics and Human Relations Introduction to Criminology; Criminal Justice System; Juvenile Delinquency; Human Behavior and Crisis Management; Police Ethics & Community Relations; Seminar on Contemporary Police Problems .....................15% TOTAL ........................................................ 100% RESOLVED FURTHER, that after approval hereof by the Commission, the revised subjects shall become effective after fifteen (15) days following the publication of this Resolution in the Official Gazette. Done in the City of Manila this 5th day of October, 1987. DR. SIXTO O. DE LEON, PH.D. Chairman VIRGILIO B. ANDRES JAIME S. NAVARRO Member Member Attested: SALUD M. SAHAGUN Secretary Approved as part of the Rules and Regulations Governing the practice of Criminology this 6th day of October, 1987. JULIO B. FRANCIA, JR. Commissioner DOMICIANO C. NATIVIDAD LUIS S. TOMACRUZ Associate Commissioner Associate Commissioner

Criminologists

April 2016 --- ----27, 28 & 29

W, Th, F

Manila, All Regional Offices; Zamboanga, Bacolod and Antique

Repeaters: Mar. 18, 2016First timers: Mar. 25, 2016

Criminologists

October -----------29, 30 & 31

Sa, Su, M

Manila, All Regional Offices; Zamboanga and Rosales Pangasinan

Repeaters: Sept. 14, 2016First

timers: Sept. 19, 2016