A CODE ESTABLISHING CRIMINOLOGY ENFORCEMENT OFFICE, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES

Section 1. Title of the Code – This Code shall be known as the “Criminology Enforcement Office Code.”

Section 2. Declaration of Policy - It is hereby declared to be the policy of the Criminology Department to promote character formation and internalization of values aimed towards the full compliance of the rules and regulations on proper decorum and social norms inside and outside the University through the establishment of a highly efficient and competent enforcers directly under the office of the Criminology Department. Student discipline plays a significant role in providing the Criminology students a preview of law enforcement work. In line with this, the students are also expected to exercise their rights as they fulfill their obligations and responsibilities inside and outside the campus. This is in response to their duty not only as disciplined students but also as law-abiding citizens.

CHAPTER ITHE CRIMINOLOGY ENFORCEMENT OFFICE

Section 3. Composition. The Criminology Enforcement Office, hereinafter referred to as the CEO, is the implementing arm of the Criminology Department, hereinafter referred to as the Department, in the enforcement of student discipline as embodied in the provisions of the University Student handbook. As such, it is directly under the Office of the Chairman of the Criminology Department. Its jurisdiction includes University-supervised activities of criminology students within and outside University premises.

In addition, it also implements the traffic rules and regulations promulgated by the University.

The CEO is composed of all bona fide Fourth Year Criminology Students of the University.

Section 4. Powers and Functions.

1. Enforce all rules and regulations issued by the Criminology Department, College of Arts and Sciences, and the pertinent provisions of the Student Handbook;

2. Protect the students and promote peace and order in the campus through discipline education;

3. Maintain peace and order as well as cleanliness in the University, particularly in the formation of the students during flag ceremony every Monday and other programs of the University;

4. Promote and ensure that the rights of students vis-à-vis the rights of other members of the community are duly observed and respected;

5. Invite students for routine investigation and needed assistance;6. Investigate discipline complaints;7. Prepare and send letters to parents or guardians as required;8. Prepare and submit required reports in discipline cases;9. Mediate discipline conflicts and similar problems among students and student

groups;10.Assist in maintaining order during enrolment, graduation, and other student

activities;11.When requested, bring students to the CEO or other offices, if possible, after

classes;12.Deliver discipline-related messages or call slips intended for students;

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13.Assist in checking and reporting conditions of facilities and damages or defects noted;

14.Report to the offices or units concerned expired posters, as well as posters, banners, and similar materials posted without the required permit;

15.Prepare and submit required reports;16.Perform regular and periodic inspection of criminology students as to their

uniform, ID and haircut;17.Assist the Chairman in the implementation of Department policies and objectives;18.Enforce traffic rules and regulations inside the University premises and areas

immediately in front of the campus; and19.Perform such other duties and exercise all other functions as may be provided by

the Chairman, Dean of College of Arts and Sciences, and the University President.

Section 5. Organization. The CEO shall be headed by a Director with the rank of Senior Superintendent who shall be assisted by two (2) Deputy Directors, one (1) for operations and one (1) for administration, both of whom shall be appointed by the Dean upon recommendation of the Chairman from among the senior criminology students and most qualified in the service. Each deputy director shall have the rank of Superintendent.

Section 6. Support Units. The CEO shall be supported by administrative and support units, each headed by Assistant Director with the rank of Chief Inspector. The administrative support units shall consist of the Logistic Unit, and Communications Unit. The operational support units shall be composed of Intelligence Unit, Security Unit, Investigation Unit, Traffic Management Unit, and the Civil Relations Unit. To enhance operational efficiency and effectiveness, the Director may constitute such other support units as may be necessary subject to the approval of the Chairman and the Dean.

(a) Administrative Support Units. –

(1) Logistic Unit. – Headed by a Supervisor with the rank of Senior Inspector, the Logistics Unit shall be responsible for the procurement, distributions and management of all the logistical requirements of the CEO.

(2) Communications Unit. – Headed by a Supervisor with the rank of Senior Inspector, the Communications Unit shall be responsible for establishing an effective CEO communications network.

(b) Operational Support Units. –

(1) Intelligence Unit. – Headed by a Supervisor with the rank of Senior Inspector, the Intelligence Unit shall serve as the intelligence and counterintelligence operating unit of the CEO.

(2) Security Unit. – Headed by a Supervisor with the rank of Senior Inspector, Police Security Unit shall provide security for NSU officials, visiting dignitaries and private individuals authorized to be given protection.

(3) Investigation Unit. – Headed by a Supervisor with the rank of Senior Inspector, the Investigation Unit shall undertake the monitoring, investigation and bringing to disciplinary action of all violations involving criminology students, traffic rules and regulations of the University, and such other violations as may be determined University officials.

(4) Traffic Management Unit. – Headed by a Supervisor with the rank of Senior Inspector, the Traffic Management Unit shall enforce traffic laws and regulations.

(5) Civil Relations Units. – Headed by a Supervisor with the rank of Senior Inspector, the Civil Relations Unit shall implement plans and programs

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that will promote students’ participation in the maintenance of peace and order and public safety.

Section 7. Rank Classification. - For purposes of efficient administration, supervision and control, the rank classification of the members of the CEO shall be as follows:

Senior Superintendent

Superintendent

Chief Inspector

Senior Inspector

Inspector

Senior CEO IV

Senior CEO III

Senior CEO II

Senior CEO I

CEO III

CEO II

CEO I

Section 8. General Qualifications for Appointment. – No person shall be appointed as officer or member of the CEO unless he possesses the following minimum qualifications:

(a) Bona fide Fourth Year Criminology Student of the University;(b) A person of good moral conduct;(c) A person of sound mind and body; and(d) Must not have been currently under disciplinary sanctions.

CHAPTER IINATURE OF OFFICE OF CEO

Section 9. The Office of CEO. The CEO is the implementing arm of the Department and the University in terms of criminology student discipline and traffic enforcement of the University, respectively. As such, its function is necessarily the exercise of authority of the Department and the University. Any force, violence or intimidation employed against any officer or member of the CEO is considered an offense against the Department and the University, as the case may be and shall be dealt with in accordance with applicable provisions of the Student Handbook and/or applicable laws.

Section 10. Prerequisite to OJT; Credit to OJT Hours. Membership to CEO is mandatory among Fourth Year Criminology Students who wish to enroll On the Job Training in the Second Semester. Those who failed to perform number of hours duty as determined by the Chairman, or dismissed for cause from the CEO shall not be allowed to enroll the OJT. Hours rendered in the First Semester as member of the CEO shall be credited for purposes of counting the number of hours of OJT.

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CHAPTER IIIOPERATIONAL PROVISIONS

Section 11. Pre-Service and Field Training Program. Before admission to the CEO, a student shall undergo two (2) weeks physical training and three (3) months Field Training Program from January to March of the year applicable. This training is given to all Third Year Criminology Students who will become Fourth Years in the school year following. The training program and schedule shall be determined by the Chairman.

Section 12. Awards and Incentives. There shall be established an incentives and awards system which shall be administered by the Chairman under such rules, regulations and standards as may be promulgated by the Department.

Section 13. Complaints and Grievances. – CEO personnel shall have the right to present complaints and grievances to their superiors or commanders and have them heard and adjudicated as expeditiously as possible in the best interest of the service, with due regard to due process in every case. Such complaints or grievances shall be resolved at the lowest possible level in the unit of command and the respondent shall have the right to appeal from an adverse decision to higher authorities.

Section 14. Prohibitions; Penalties. – As members responsible for the maintenance of peace and order and public safety, the members and officers of the CEO are hereby prohibited from engaging in strikes, rallies, demonstrations and other similar concerted activities, or performing other acts prejudicial to good order and criminology discipline.

Any CEO member found guilty by final judgment of violating the provisions of the preceding paragraph shall be dismissed from the service without prejudice to whatever criminal or civil liability he may have incurred in relation to such violations.

CHAPTER IVTRANSITORY PROVISIONS

Section 15. Special Training to Current Fourth Years. There shall be given only two (2) weeks training to the pioneering batch of the CEO following approval of this Code.

CHAPTER VFINAL PROVISIONS

Section 16. Funding. – For purpose of organizing and constituting the CEO, officers and members of the CEO are allowed to collect any amount as determined by the consensus of the entire membership, subject to the approval of the Chairman, Dean of CAS and the University President.

Section 17. Implementing Rules and Regulations. – Within thirty (30) days from his appointment, the Director shall promulgate rules and regulations necessary to ensure the effective implementation of this Code.

Section 18. Separability Clause. – If any portion or provision of this Code is declared violative of the University Student Handbook, the same shall not affect the validity and effectivity of the other provisions not affected thereby.

Section 19. Repealing Clause. – All Department orders, rules and regulations, and other issuances or parts thereof which are inconsistent with this Code are hereby repealed, amended or modified accordingly.

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Section 20. Effectivity. – This Code shall take effect after fifteen (15) days following its approval by the University President.

Prepared by

MELCON S. LAPINA, MSCrimChairman, Criminology Department

Recommending Approval

JOHN ANTHONY D. ROMAGOS, DMDean, College of Arts and Sciences

NORMA M. DUALLO, Ph.D.Director, Student Affairs and Services Office

LORETA M. BESOYO, Ed.D.Vice President for Academic Affairs

QUIRINO J. CASAS, MPAVice President for Administration

Approved by

EDITA S. GENSON, Ed.D.University President III

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