Board of Criminology

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 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 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 9 of Republic Act 4864.

Board of Criminology
Board Law
Republic
Act
No.
6506
An Act Creating the Board of Examiners for Criminologists in the
Philippines and for Other Purposes
Be 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 ninetyfour (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 ones 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

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