Based on Republic Act No. 8551 (RA 8551), local chief executives like mayors do not have direct control over PNP personnel or the authority to provide free goods like gas and rice to the local PNP. RA 8551 outlines the powers and responsibilities of local chief executives regarding the PNP:
- They can recommend the appointment, transfer, reassignment, or detail of PNP members
- They can conduct inspections and audits of police forces and units
- They are responsible for developing integrated area/community public safety plans
- They can sponsor periodic seminars for PNP members assigned in their jurisdiction
Providing government resources to the PNP would likely be considered misuse of public funds and abuse of power by a local official. The PNP has its own budget and resource allocation system at the national level.