PD 482 Section 3

Jurisdiction of the Integrated Police Forces.

Section 3

SEC. 3. Jurisdiction of the Integrated Police Forces.— The Integrated Police Forces constituted pursuant to Section 1 hereof shall be responsible for the public safety and discharge the functions of enforcement of the laws and maintenance of peace and order within the territorial limits of each of the above-mentioned provinces and the cities therein. These Integrated Police Forces shall have the power to prevent crimes, take necessary measures for public safety, effect arrest of criminal offenders, investigate the commission of all crimes and offenses in their respective jurisdictions and bring the offenders to justice.

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