The Implementation of the Philippine National Police Anti-Criminality Program in Batasan Hills, Quezon City

Abstract

To keep the communities safer, he PNP deployed more uniformed personnel to carry out focused police operations to minimize perpetration of crimes. The Patrol is an indispensable service that plays a leading role in the accomplishment of the police purpose. It is the only form of police service that directly attempts to eliminate opportunity for misconduct. Constant availability of the police is important. This study seeks to look into the perceptions of selected police officers and residents on the effectiveness of the implementation of the PNP Anti-Criminality program in Batasan Hills, Quezon City. The researchers used the Descriptive Research Method in this study. Survey questionnaires were used to gather necessary data. Majority of the respondents were from the age bracket of 28-37 years old, 61% were male, 82% were married and 63% were college graduates. The implementation of the PNP anti-criminality programs in terms of Anti-Criminality Program was described by the respondents as “highly implemented”. The implementation of the PNP anti-criminality programs in terms of Logistics was described by the respondents as “fairly implemented”. The problems encountered that affects the implementation of the Philippine National Police Anti-Criminality Program at Batasan Hills in Quezon City was described by the respondents as “less serious”. The implementation of the Philippine National Police Anti-Criminality Program at Batasan Hills in Quezon City which was described as “highly recommended”. The findings of the study demonstrate the factors to consider necessary for the application of police presence to be more effective in the anti-criminality campaign, namely: low funds for the procurement of modern equipment and motorcycle units and automobile; continuous development programs, seminars, trainings and updates concerning the enhancement of anti-criminality operations and procedures; recruitment of additional qualified applicants into the Philippine National Police to enhance police presence especially to a high crime rate prone area.