The National Police Bureau is mandated to perform the following core functions:
- Undertake police reforms and development;
- Coordinate with police organizations for standardization of police practices;
- Collaborate with international organizations and embassies to facilitate knowledge exchange, technology transfer, and joint training initiatives;
- Conduct in-depth research and analysis on policing, crime, law, and order for developing evidence-based policies;
- Maintain national Crime and Trafficking in Persons Databases;
- Selection of police officers for UN peacekeeping missions;
- Promote gender-responsive policing to ensure inclusivity and equality in law enforcement practices;
- Process Cases of Police Awards (QPM/PPM);
- Authenticate Police Clearance Certificate for Spanish Embassy;
- Process NOCs for Procurement of Arms & Ammunition for LEAs.