Speaking of crime,_____ is the pillar of criminal Justice system im the Philippines which is responsible for the apprehension of offender?
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The first pillar is the law enforcement pillar. It consists mainly of the officers and men of the
Philippine National Police (PNP), the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) and other law enforcement
agencies. Their work consists in the prevention and control of crimes, enforcement of laws and effect the
arrest of offenders, including the conduct of lawful searches and seizures to gather necessary evidence so
that a complaint may be filed with the Prosecutor’s office.
The NBI is an agency of the DOJ. It serves as a main artery through which programs and services
instituted by the Department are delivered to the people. Though the NBI has its own specialized line of
function which involves scientific criminal investigation, the guiding principle of democratized and
humanized society which is the yardstick by which the DOJ operates, is incorporated in its program and
services.
The territorial jurisdiction of the NBI is national in scope and extends to all cities and provinces of
our country. It is empowered to investigate criminal cases upon its own initiative. The only limitations or
exceptions are those provided or may be provided by pertinent laws and policies. Its various specialized
units deal, among other matters, with international crimes, narcotics, fraud, graft and corruption, arson and
personnel background investigation.