Police Operational Planning

Police Operational Planning - the act of determining policies and guidelines for police
activities and operations and providing controls and safeguards for such activities and
operations in the department. Involves strategies or tactics, procedures, policies or guidelines.

Operational Planning - the use of rational design or patten for all departmental undertakings
rather than relying on chance in an operational environment. The preparation and development
of procedures and techniques in accomplishing each of the primary tasks and functions of an
organization.

Police Planning - an attempt by police administrators in trying to allocate anticipated resources

to meet anticipated service demands. The systematic and orderly determination of facts and
events as basis for policy formulation and decision making affecting law enforcement
management.

Planning - the determination in advance of how the objectives of the organization will be
attained; involves the determination of a course of action to take in performing a particular
function or activity. The process of developing methods or procedures or an arrangement of
parts intended to facilitate the accomplishment of a definite objective. The process of deciding
in advance what is to be done and how it is to be done.

Plan - an organized schedule or sequence by methodical activities intended to attain a goal or

objectives for the accomplishment of mission or assignment. A method or way of doing
something in order to attain objectives and provides answers to the 5Ws and 1H.

Strategy - a broad design or method or a plan to attain a stated goal or objective.

Tactics - are specific design, method or a course of action to attain a particular objective in
consonance with strategy.

Procedures - are sequences of activities to reach a point or to attain what is desired.

Policy - a course of action which could be a program of

actions adopted by an individual, group, organization or government or the set of principles on
which they are based.

 case operational plan (COPLAN) - a definite target - specific activity conducted in

relation to an intelligence project under which it is affected. Several case operations may
fall under one intelligence project.- refers to a preparatory plan on how to carry out a
case operation which is the last resort to pursue intelligence objectives when normal
police operations fail.

 command post/holding area - area where case conferences, briefings and debriefings
 are being conducted by the responding agencies.
 dragnet operation - is a police operation purposely to seal off the probable exit points
of fleeing suspect from the crime scene to prevent their escape.

Management or Administrative Functions

1. Planning
2. Organizing
3. Directing
4. Controlling
5. Staffing
6. Reporting
7. Budgeting

Guidelines in Planning
1. What - mission/objective
2. Why - reason/philosophy
3. When - date/time
4. where - place
5. How - strategy/methods

Characteristics of a Good Plan

1. A Plan must have a clearly defined objective
2. A Plan must be simple, direct and clear
3. A Plan must be flexible
4. A Plan must be attainable
5. A Plan must provide standards of operation
6. A Plan must be economical in terms of resources
needed for implementation.

Types of Plan
1. Procedural/Policy Plan
2. Operational Plan
3. Tactical Plan
4. Administrative/Management Plan
5. Extra-Departmental Plan

Police Operational Planning Reviewer 1

1. The determination in advance of how the objectives ofthe
 organization will be attained.
A. Planning
B. Organizing
C. Directing
D. Controlling

2. involves the determination and allocation of the men and

women as well as the resource of an organization to achieve
pre-determined goals or objectives of the organization.
A. Planning
B. Organizing
C. Directing
D. Controlling

3. It involves the overseeing and supervising of the human

resources and the various activities in an organization
to achieve through cooperative efforts the pre-determined
goals or objectives of theorganization.
A. Planning
B. Organizing
C. Directing
D. Controlling

4. It involves the checking or evaluation and measurement of

work performance and comparing it with planned goalsor
objectives of the organization, and making thenecessary
corrective actions so that work is accomplished as planned.
A. Planning
B. Organizing
C. Directing
D. Controlling

5. The task of providing competent men to do the job and choosing

the right men for the right job-involves good selection and
processing of reliable and well-trained personnel.
A. Staffing
B. Reporting
C. Budgeting
D. Controlling

6. The making of detailed account of activities, work progress,

investigations and unusual in order to keepevery one informed
or what is going on.
A. Staffing
B. Reporting
C. Budgeting
 D. Controlling

7. The forecasting in detail of the results of an officially

recognized program of operations based onthe highest
reasonable expectations of operatingefficiency.
A. Staffing
B. Reporting
C. Budgeting
D. Controlling

8. This is intended to be used in all situations of all kinds,

which shall be outlined to guide officers and men in the field.
A. Field Procedure
B. Headquarter's Procedure
C. Special Operating Procedure
D. None of the Above

9. To be included in these procedures are the duties of the

dispatcher, jailer, matron, and other personnel concerned,
which may be reflected in the duty manual. It also involves
coordinated action on activity of several offices.
A. Field Procedure
B. Headquarter's Procedure
C. Special Operating Procedure
D. None of the Above

10.Certain special operations also necessitate the preparation

of procedures as guides.
A. Field Procedure
B. Headquarter's Procedure
C. Special Operating Procedure
D. None of the Above

Answer:

1. A
2. B
3. C
4. D
5. A
6. B
7. C
8. A
9. B
10. C

Police Operational Planning Reviewer 2

1. A general statement of intention and typically with
a time horizon.
A. Goal
B. Objective
C. Plan
D. Strategy

2. Specific commitment to achieve a measurable result

within a specific period of time.
A. Goal
B. Objective
C. Plan
D. Strategy

3. An organize schedule or sequence by methodical activities

intended to attain a goal and objectives for the
accomplishment of mission or assignment.
A. Goal
B. Objective
C. Plan
D. Strategy

4. Is an attempt by administration to allocate anticipated resources

to meet anticipated service demands.
A. Police Planning
B. Planning
C. Strategy
D. Plan

5. A process of preparing for change and copping uncertainty

formulating future causes of action, the process of
determining the problem of the organization coming up with
proposed resolution and finding best solution.
A. Police Planning
B. Planning
C. Strategy
D. Plan

6. It is a broad design, method, a plan to attain a stated

goal or objective.
A. Police Planning
B. Planning
 C. Strategy
D. Plan

7. It is a specific design, method, or course of action to

attain a particular objective in accordance with strategy.
A. Tactic
B. Procedure
C. Policy
D. Guidelines

8. A sequence of activities to reach a point or to attain

that which is desired.
A. Tactic
B. Procedure
C. Policy
D. Guidelines

9. A product of prudence or wisdom in the management of

human affairs.
A. Tactic
B. Procedure
C. Policy
D. Guidelines

10.A rule of action for the rank and file to show them
and they are expected to obtain the desired effect.
A. Tactic
B. Procedure
C. Policy
D. Guidelines

Answer:

1. A
2. B
3. C
4. A
5. B
6. C
7. A
8. B
9. C
10. D
Police Operational Planning Reviewer 3
1. Set of procedure to meet varying degree of emergency
while at the same time providing continuing police coverage
of areas not affected by the emergency.
A. General Emergency Plan
B. Specific Emergency Plan
C. Policy
D. Guidelines

2. A sub-type of plan to meet unusual needs which is similar

to general emergency plan but it is basically to certain
specific situation.
A. General Emergency Plan
B. Specific Emergency Plan
C. Policy
D. Guidelines

3. It relates to plans which are strategic or long range

in application, it determine the organizations original
goals and strategy.
A. Strategic plan
B. Intermediate plan
C. Operational plan
D. None of the Above

4. It relates to plans which determine quantity and quality

efforts and accomplishment. It refers to the process of
determining the contribution on efforts that can make
or provide with allocated resources.
A. Strategic plan
B. Intermediate plan
C. Operational plan
D. None of the Above

5. It refers to the production of plans which determines the

schedule of special activity and are applicable from one
week to less than a year duration.
A. Strategic plan
B. Intermediate plan
C. Operational plan
D. None of the Above

6. It is the basic principle in planning, organizing, and

management of the PNP in support of the overall pursuit
 of the PNP vision, mission, and strategic action plan of
the national objective.
A. Fundamental Doctrine
B. Operational Doctrine
C. Functional Doctrine
D. None of the Above

7. The principles and rules governing the planning, organization,

direction, and employment of the PNP forces in the accomplishment
of basic mission of maintenance of peace and order, crime prevention
and suppression and security and public safety operations.
A. Fundamental Doctrine
B. Operational Doctrine
C. Functional Doctrine
D. None of the Above

8. This provides guidance for special activities of the PNP in the

broad field of interest such as personnel, intelligence, operations,
logistics, planning.
A. Fundamental Doctrine
B. Operational Doctrine
C. Functional Doctrine
D. None of the Above

9. Doctrine formulated jointly by two or more bureau in order

to effect a certain operation with regard to public safety
and peace and order.
A. Fundamental Doctrine
B. Operational Doctrine
C. Complimentary Doctrine
D. Ethical Doctrine

10.It defines the fundamental principle governing the rules

of conduct, attitude, behavior and ethical norm of the PNP.
A. Fundamental Doctrine
B. Operational Doctrine
C. Complimentary Doctrine
D. Ethical Doctrine

Answer:

1. A
2. B
3. A
4. B
5. C
6. A
7. B
8. C
9. C
10. D

Notes:

1. Index Crimes - crimes against person

2. Non Index Crimes - crimes against properties
3. Characteristics of a good plan - SMART
a. Simple
b. Measurable
c. Attainable
d. Realistic
e. Time Bound

Police Operational Planning Reviewer 4

1. An organization is more effective if it enables the
individual to contribute to the organization.
A. Principle of Unity of Objective
B. Principle of Organizational Efficiency
C. The Scalar Principle
D. Functional Principle

2. Organizations structure is effective if it is structured

to aid the accomplishment of organizations objective with
minimum cost.
A. Principle of Unity of Objective
B. Principle of Organizational Efficiency
C. The Scalar Principle
D. Functional Principle

3. The vertical hierarchy of the organization which defines an

unbroken chain of scale of units from top to bottom
describing explicitly the flow of authority.
A. Principle of Unity of Objective
B. Principle of Organizational Efficiency
C. The Scalar Principle
D. Functional Principle

4. This implies a system of varied function arranged into a

workable pattern. The line organization refers to the direct
 accomplishment of the objective. The staff refers to the line
organization which is an advisory or facilitative capacity.
A. Principle of Unity of Objective
B. Principle of Organizational Efficiency
C. The Scalar Principle
D. Functional Principle

5. The right to exercise, decide and command by virtue of rank

and position.
A. Authority
B. Doctrine
C. Discipline
D. None of the Above

6. It provides for the organizations objectives, it provides

the various actions, hence, policies, procedures, rules,
and regulation of the organization are based on the
statement of doctrines.
A. Authority
B. Doctrine
C. Discipline
D. None of the Above

7. It is imposed by command or self restraint to insure

supportive behavior.
A. Authority
B. Doctrine
C. Discipline
D. None of the Above

8. Procedures for coping with specific situations and locations.

A. Procedural Plan
B. Tactical Plan
C. Operational Plan
D. Extra-Office Plan

9. Plans for the operation of special divisions like patrol,

detective, traffic, vice, and juvenile control division.
A. Procedural Plan
B. Tactical Plan
C. Operational Plan
D. Extra-Office Plan

10. Standard operating procedures shall be planned to guide members

in routine and field operations and in some special operations.
A. Procedural Plan
 B. Tactical Plan
C. Operational Plan
D. Extra-Office Plan

Answer:

1. A
2. B
3. C
4. D
5. A
6. B
7. C
8. B
9. C
10. A

Notes:
1. Scalar Principle
a. Unity of Command
b. Span of Control
c. Delegation of Authority
d. Chain of Command
2. Five Approaches in Planning
a. Synoptic Planning
- feasibility study
- acceptability study
- cost effective analysis
b. Must and Wants analysis
c. Incremental Planning
d. Trans-active Planning
e. Advocacy Planning

Police Operational Planning Reviewer 5

1. Standard Operating procedures shall be planned to guide
members in routine and field operations and in some
special operations.
A. Policy/Procedural Plan
B. Operational Plan
C. Tactical Plan
D. Extra-Office Plan

2. Procedures for coping with specific situations at

known locations.
A. Policy/Procedural Plan
 B. Operational Plan
C. Tactical Plan
D. Extra-Office Plan

3. Plans for the operation of special divisions like patrol,

detective, traffic, vice and juvenile control division.
A. Policy/Procedural Plan
B. Operational Plan
C. Tactical Plan
D. Extra-Office Plan

4. The active interest and participation of individual office

is so vital to the success of the integrated police programs
tha the integrated police shall continually seek to
motivate, promote and maintain an active public concern in
its affairs.
A. Policy/Procedural Plan
B. Operational Plan
C. Tactical Plan
D. Extra-Office Plan

5. It shall map out in advance all operations involved in the

organizations management of personnel and material and in
the procurement and disbursement of money.
A. Policy/Procedural Plan
B. Operational Plan
C. Management Plan
D. Extra-Office Plan

6. Forecasting future events and determining the most effective

future activities for the company.
A. Planning
B. Organizing
C. Commanding
D. Coordinating

7. Consist of the ways in which the organizational structure

is established and how the authority and responsibility
are given to managers a tasked called delegation.
A. Planning
B. Organizing
C. Commanding
D. Coordinating

8. Managers must supervise subordinates in their daily work, and

inspire them to achieve company goals. Likewise it is the
 responsibility of managers to communicate company goals and
policies to subordinates.
A. Planning
B. Organizing
C. Commanding
D. Coordinating

9. Concerned with activities designed to create a relationship

between all the organizations efforts and individual task.
A. Planning
B. Organizing
C. Commanding
D. Coordinating

10. It is a manager's duty to observe and report deviations from

plans and objectives, and to make initiatives to correct
potential deviations.
A. Planning
B. Organizing
C. Controlling
D. Coordinating

Answer:

1. A
2. C
3. B
4. D
5. C
6. A
7. B
8. C
9. D
10. C

Notes:

1. Types of Plans
a. Policy/Procedural Plan
b. Tactical plan
c. Operational Plan
d. Extra-Office Plan
e. Management Plan

2. Henry Fayol - (1841 - 1926) - concern was efficiency and

 effectiveness of the entire organization characterized by
five specific functions.
a. Planning
b. Organizing
c. Commanding
d. Coordinating
e. Controlling

3. Five M of management
a. Manpower
b. Machine
c. Money
d. Means/Method
e. Material