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RA 5261 Section 97

Relations between the city and national police agencies.

Section 97

SEC. 97. Relations between the city and national police agencies.—The city police shall exercise exclusive police jurisdiction within the territorial limits of the City of Iriga: Provided, That in the apprehension of smuggling, and such other cases as may from time to time be designated by authority of the President of the Philippines, the Philippine Constabulary, the National Bureau of Investigation and other police agencies shall have concurrent jurisdiction with the city police: And provided, further, That when public interest so requires, the City Mayor may request from the Philippine Constabulary, the National Bureau of Investigation and other police agencies, the necessary assistance needed by the city in the enforcement of peace and order, or in case of emergency.

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CitationRA 5261 Section 97 (LawPlayer, data as of July 4, 2026)

Source: Supreme Court E-Library, Republic of the Philippines. Philippine laws are public documents (works of the government).

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