Charging through the final stages of the PNP Patrol Plan 2030, the “institutionalization” phase of the Zamboanga del Norte Police Provincial Office (ZNPPO) is gaining momentum with the initiative of its Provincial Advisory Group for Police Transformation and Development (PAGPTD) visiting all city and municipal police stations in the province.
The visitations included the two cities and 25 municipalities of the province strategically clustered to a five-day endeavor to update local police advisory groups of the developments in the implementation of the performance governance system (PGS) which is carrying the mantle of a “highly capable, effective and credible police service by 2030”.
The two Provincial Mobile Force Companies (PMFCs) were also visited, where the 2nd PMFC showcased a live simulation exercise on Sniper Initiated Assault conducted by its personnel of Technical Support Platoon (TSP) under the leadership of Police Lieutenant Col. Jonathan Yabo.
The PNP Patrol Plan 2030 is composed of the following four stages:
The initiation stage where GOAL SETTING sets-in. This involves the identification of objectives, strategies, and impact indicators towards the attainment of the PNP’s vision;
The compliance stage or the ALIGNMENT. This involves the alignment of whole organization to its strategies. The alignment includes cascading of the strategies to the different units for implementation with development of scorecards or scoreboards for monitoring of progress, collaborating with external stakeholders through the multi-sectoral governance coalition, and creation of an Office of Strategy Management (OSM) to ensure the continuity of the institution’s roadmap;
The proficiency stage dubbed “EXECUTION”. This involves a successful strategy execution. Under the guidance of the Office of Strategy Management (OSM), systems and processes are continuously being refined such that scorecards evolved into inherent processes;
And finally, the Institutionalization Stage or BREAKTHROUGH RESULTS. Good governance is integral in the organization resulting in breakthrough results. Furthermore, through the stages of the PGS, clear processes also evolved to ensure the sustainability of the framework.
“We are leaning on the commitment and dedicated service of our city and municipal advisory groups, their strong sense of volunteerism, for the successful implementation of the PGS’ institutionalization stage,” said Engr. Roland Soliva, chairperson of the ZNPPO PAGPTD.
Gaps and interventions in sustaining the local advisory groups, including coming-up with best practices and strategies in the realization of the PNP’s goals, were discussed during the visit.
“As we have been apprised, the institutionalization stage will not be the end of the PNP Patrol Plan 2030. It will be re-certified, thus making it a cycle for us to work consistently,” stressed Dr. Raymond Chris Maribojoc, vice chair for external affairs of the ZNPPO PAGPTD.
Meanwhile, Dr. Cesar Bala, vice chairperson for internal affairs of the ZNPPO PAGPTD inspired members of local PNP advisory groups with quotes and wisdom in sustaining activities within their organization.
The advisory group members are comprised of sectoral representatives, who provide purposive insights and strategies for the realization of the PNP’s mission and vision in crime prevention and solution. Some of the strategies introduced are: restructuring of the local advisory groups with inactive members; familiarization of PNP operations; and complete documentation of activities in preparation to the “institutionalization” stage audit and validation. (RVC/EDT/PIA9-Zamboanga del Norte)
