"We
Seek
The
Truth"
PHILIPPINE NATIONAL POLICE
CRIMINAL INVESTIGATION AND DETECTION GROUP
REGION 18
"WHERE INNOVATION IS AT ITS BEST"
Mission
"Free from politics, uninterrupted by territorial limitations and countrywide in scope, the CIDG performs the following missions:
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To undertake the monitoring, investigation and prosecution of all crimes involving economic sabotage and other crimes of such magnitude and extent as to indicate their commision by highly-placed professional syndicates or organized; and,
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To investigate all major cases involving violation of the Revised Penal Code (RPC) and to conduct operations against organized crime groups (OCGs), unless the President assigns the case exclusively to the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI)."
Vision
"The CRIMINAL INVESTIGATION AND DETECTION GROUP is committed to a vision of a dynamic, responsible and well-equipped primary investigative arm manned by the best qualified and highly-motivated professionals in search of truth and justice."
Powers and Functions
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Enforce all laws and ordinances relative to the protection of lives and properties.
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Maintain peace and order and take all necessary steps to ensure public safety.
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Investigate and prevent crimes. Effect the arrest of criminal offenders, bring them to justice and assist in their prosecution.
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Exercise the general powers to make arrest, search and seizure in accordance with the constitution and pertinent laws.
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Detain an arrested person for a period not beyond what is prescribed by law informing the person so detained of all his rights under the Constitution.
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Issue license for the possession of firearms and explosives in accordance with law.
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Supervise and control the training and operations of Security Agencies.
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Perform such other duties and functions as may be provided by law