The Perceptions of the Community towards the Response of the PNP Officers to the Crimes Committed at the Barangay 178 Camarin, Caloocan City: Towards A Guide

Abstract

Police service is one of the most high profile activities provided by municipalities. The role of the police is to respond to crime, emergencies, and other calls for assistance. When a crime is reported to be occurring or has just occurred, uniformed police will be the first to attend the scene. As first responders, police must ensure the safety of the victim/s and this may include arranging for an ambulance. The uniformed police will speak to the victim to get their details, ask what happened, ask if they can identify the offender, and ask for a description of the offender and any other information that could assist the police in finding the offender. Police may also ask for details from witnesses to the crime. In this study, we seek to bridge the communication gap between law enforcement and citizens and improve the quality of life in communities. This study may provide PCP-5 and the residence of Barangay 178 with a stronger foundation to build trust and design mutual solutions to conflict. Also, this study aims to give knowledge to the community about what they will do if they witness a crime. The role of the police officer is very important in the community because they ensure the security, peace, and order within the locality. The researchers utilized a descriptive method to determine the perception of the community towards the response of the PNP Officer to the crime in the Barangay 178 Camarin, Caloocan City. The questionnaire and interview were used in gathering data and information necessary to complete the study. To formulate the concept and framework of the study, various readings were undertaken by the researchers in gathering information pertinent to the problem under the study. The researchers formulated the concept of the study by reading articles, literature, bulletins, and studies related to the subject study. From reading, we can determine the variables, indications, and framework of the study. The respondents are described according to different demographic profiles. The majority of the respondents were from the age bracket 38 years and above, 60% were male, 48% were single and 30% were high school graduates. There were different perceptions of the community towards the response of the PNP Officers to the crime in Barangay 178 Camarin, Caloocan City. There were also problems encountered by the PNP officers in responding to crimes and there were proposed solutions to these problems. The results of this study can be used for improving the relationship between the community and the PNP, raising the awareness of the community towards the response of the PNP officers on the crimes committed and to provide clear perceptions to the community regarding the response of the PNP officers to these crimes.