Mandate
RA 6975
Department of the Interior and Local Government
Act of 1990
Section 35-A, Para 3:
Communications Unit – Headed by a Director with the rank of Chief Superintendent, the communications unit shall be responsible for establishing an effective police communications network.
Mission
To establish an effective police communication network
Vision
A highly reliable, efficient, modern & well-secured communications infrastructure & services for the PNP by the year 2030.
Function
To install, operate and maintain communications and electronics systems in support of PNP-wide activities, including coordination, command and control, communications security, & service support;
To provide direct support to all operations of the PNP;
To provide fixed communications facilities to PNP offices, units & stations;
To provide technical support over communications & electronics facilities of the PNP provincial offices, police stations & PNP support units;
To acquire communications equipment, supplies & materials;
Lastly To perform other tasks/services as required.
OBJECTIVES
Integrated, secured & reliable Communication System & Network;
Improve communication capabilities from higher headquarters down to lowest police units;
Institutionalize policies on communications equipment systems standardization, operations, maintenance and procurement/replacement programs;
Develop responsive organizational structure;
Develop competent, values-oriented, motivated & disciplined personnel;
Improve Data Sharing; and
Optimize utilization of financial and logistical resources.
