This was organized in 1712 for the purpose of carrying out the regulations of the department of State. It was the earlier version mounted riflemen in the history of the Philippine police system.

• The Continental Theory

• Carabineros de Seguridad Publica

• The Prevention of Criminality

• Philippine Constabulary

Reformation and professionalization of the police service gained official recognition on September 8, 1966, when Republic Act No. 4864, otherwise known as the Police Act of 1966, was enacted.

• R.A 6975

• R.A. No. 4864

• R.A 8551

• PD 765

The State shall establish and maintain an Integrated National Police whose organization, administration and operation shall be provided by law.

• R.A 8551

• PD 968

• R.A 4864

• PD 765

This is one of the responsibilities of the police. It is being more and more clearly realized that a constructive approach to the crime problem must get to its roots or causes of criminality – the factors of the community life which create criminal tendencies and lead a person or group of persons to indulge in an anti-social behavior.

• Recovery of Stolen Property

• Repression of Crime

• The Prevention of Criminality

• The Continental Theory

This is a function more firmly embedded in police practice. Adequate patrol plus continuous effort toward eliminating or reducing criminal tendencies is stressed as a means of reducing the opportunities for criminal activity.

• Repression of Crime

• Recovery of Stolen Property

• The Prevention of Criminality

• The Continental Theory

Quick apprehensions and certain punishment discourage the would-be offender by taking the consequence of crime less pleasant. In addition to its repressive influences, apprehension enables society to punish offenders, prevents a repetition of their offense by restraining their movements, and provides an opportunity for their rehabilitation.

• The Home Rule Theory

• Performance of Related Miscellaneous Service

• Regulation of Non-Criminal Conduct

• Apprehending Officers

This is an activity intended to reduce the money cost of crime, as well as to restrain those who, though not active criminals, might benefit from gains of crime.

• The Continental Theory

• The Prevention of Criminality

• Repression of Crime

• Recovery of Stolen Property

Many police activities are concerned only incidentally with criminal behavior. Their main purpose is regulation and apprehension and punishment of offenders as a means of securing obedience.

• The Home Rule Theory

• Regulation of Non-Criminal Conduct

• Apprehending Officers

• Performance of Related Miscellaneous Service

This involves many service-related activities co-terminus to basic police duties, such as for instance, the operation of detention facilities, search and rescue operations and licensing.

• Performance of Related Miscellaneous Service

• Regulation of Non-Criminal Conduct

• Recovery of Stolen Property

• Repression of Crime

This theory policeman are considered as servant of the higher authorities, and the people have little or no share at all in their duties, nor any direct connection with them. This theory prevails among the continental countries like; France, Italy, Spain, where government structure follows the centralized pattern.

• Recovery of Stolen Property

• Repression of Crime

• The Prevention of Criminality

• The Continental Theory