Section 75March 04, 2008, Sec./Art. 75

Police Authority. - The Director General shall have the power to exercise such police authority as may be necessary within the premises of airports under its jurisdiction to carry out its functions and attain its purposes and objectives. The grant of such powers shall be in conformity with the functions exclusively provided by law to be exercised by the Philippine National Police and other concerned government agencies: Provided, That the Authority may request the assistance of other law enforcement agencies, including request for deputization as may be required. Such police authority shall be exercised in connection with the following:

(a) Maintenance of security to passengers, cargoes, aircraft, airport equipment, structures, facilities, personnel, funds and documents;

(b) Regulating the entry to, exit from and movement within an airport;

(c) Maintenance of peace and order within the premises of an airport in coordination with local police authorities and other authorized peace-keeping entities within an airport;

(d) Regulation and supervision of private security agencies operating within an airport; and

(e) Enforcement of rules and regulations promulgated by the Board pursuant to the authority granted under this Act.