National Capital Region Police Office

National Capital Region Police Office
Name	National Capital Region Police Office
Formed	1975
Preceding1	Metropolitan Command
Jurisdiction	National Capital Region
Headquarters	Camp Bagong Diwa, Taguig
Chief1 position	Director
Parent agency	Philippine National Police

National Capital Region Police Office. It is the primary police command of the Philippine National Police responsible for law enforcement, peacekeeping, and public safety within Metro Manila. Established in 1975, it operates from its headquarters at Camp Bagong Diwa in Taguig and oversees the largest urban police force in the country. The command plays a critical role in national security due to its jurisdiction over the seat of the Government of the Philippines and the nation's primary economic and cultural center.

History

The office traces its origins to the Metropolitan Command (METROCOM) of the Philippine Constabulary, which was created during the administration of President Ferdinand Marcos. Following the People Power Revolution and the subsequent reorganization of national law enforcement, it was integrated into the newly established Philippine National Police by virtue of Republic Act 6975. Significant events in its history include managing security for major political events like the 1998 Philippine presidential election and responding to crises such as the Rizal Day bombings. Its structure and mandate have evolved through various leadership tenures and reforms initiated by the National Police Commission.

Organization

The command is headed by a Director with the rank of Police Lieutenant General, who reports directly to the Chief of the Philippine National Police. It is subdivided into five police districts: the Manila Police District, Quezon City Police District, Northern Police District, Eastern Police District, and Southern Police District. Each district is commanded by a Police Brigadier General and contains numerous police stations. Specialized support units include the Regional Mobile Force Battalion, the Regional Intelligence Division, and the Regional Special Operations Unit, which coordinate with national agencies like the National Bureau of Investigation and the Armed Forces of the Philippines.

Jurisdiction and responsibilities

Its jurisdiction encompasses the entire National Capital Region, including cities like Makati, Pasig, and Parañaque. Primary responsibilities include crime prevention and investigation, counter-terrorism operations, traffic management, and securing vital installations such as Malacañang Palace, the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas, and embassies within the United States Embassy compound. The office also provides security for major events at venues like the SM Mall of Asia Arena and Quirino Grandstand, and enforces special laws in coordination with the Department of the Interior and Local Government.

Notable operations and incidents

The command has been involved in several high-profile operations, including the response to the 2010 Manila hostage crisis at the Quirino Grandstand and the manhunt for perpetrators of the 2016 Davao City bombing. It played a central role in security operations during the 2015 APEC Philippines summit held in Pasay and the 2019 Southeast Asian Games. The office also conducted major anti-criminality campaigns like Oplan Double Barrel and managed policing during significant protests such as those at the EDSA Shrine following the 2016 Philippine presidential election.

Leadership

Leadership is vested in a Director appointed by the President of the Philippines upon recommendation of the Chief of the Philippine National Police. Notable past directors include Police General Guillermo Lorenzo Eleazar and Police General Debold Sinas, who later served as Chief of the Philippine National Police. The Director oversees a command group including a Deputy Director for Administration and a Deputy Director for Operations, who manage daily functions and liaise with officials like the Metro Manila Development Authority Chairman and the Secretary of the Interior and Local Government.

Facilities and equipment

Its primary headquarters is located at Camp Bagong Diwa in Taguig, which also houses the Special Action Force and the Bureau of Jail Management and Penology. The command operates multiple district headquarters, such as the Manila Police District headquarters in Ermita and the Quezon City Police District headquarters in Camp Karingal. Equipment includes patrol vehicles from Toyota Motors Philippines, firearms like Glock pistols, and communication systems integrated with the Philippine National Police's national network. It also utilizes facilities at Camp Crame for training and logistics support.

Category:Philippine National Police Category:Law enforcement agencies of the Philippines Category:Metro Manila