STRATEGIES TO AVOID ROBBERY HOLD-UP IN BARANGAY BATASAN HILLS QUEZON CITY

Abstract

Barangay Batasan Hills in Quezon City has experienced high incidences of robbery hold-ups in previous years. In response, barangay officials and law enforcement personnel have implemented various crime prevention strategies aimed at reducing these occurrences. This study seeks to assess the effectiveness of the strategies employed to prevent robbery hold-ups and to identify areas for improvement in current crime prevention measures within the barangay. A quantitative descriptive research design was employed in this study. Purposive sampling was used to select 50 respondents from Barangay Batasan Hills, consisting of 15 police officers, 20 barangay tanods, and 15 barangay residents. Data were gathered through structured questionnaires and were analyzed based on demographic variables such as age, sex, educational attainment, and length of service or residency. As to age, among the 50 respondents, twenty-two (22) are 25–33 years old, representing 44%, while three (3) are 51 years old and above, the lowest frequency, at 6%. Regarding sex, the highest frequency was among male respondents, with 34 individuals, or 68%, while females accounted for 16 respondents, or 32%. In terms of educational attainment, most respondents are college graduates, with 20 individuals, or 40%, while the least are elementary graduates and others, each with 1 respondent, or 2%. Regarding length of service/residency, the highest frequency was among those with 4–6 years, with 16 respondents, or 32%, while the lowest was among those with 14–16 years, with 2 respondents, or 4%. The study recommends the implementation of regular training programs for barangay personnel, installation of additional lighting and high-resolution CCTV cameras, allocation of more funding for crime prevention, and the strengthening of communication and coordination among barangay tanods, police officers, and community residents. These proposed actions aim to improve the overall safety and security in Barangay Batasan Hills by reducing the occurrence of robbery hold-ups through community-based and data-informed approaches.