Advisers

Emma Nora Rumbaoa

Discipline

Criminology

Abstract

This study evaluated the implementation of the Barangay Peace and Order Committee as a proactive approach to strengthening community-based policing in Barangay Sta. Monica, Novaliches, Quezon City. The primary objective was to assess its effectiveness in terms of crime prevention, community safety and security, police-community relations, and responsiveness to emergencies and incidents. Utilizing a descriptive research design, the study gathered data from 50 purposively selected respondents, including 30 residents, 10 BPOC members, and 10 personnel from the Philippine National Police (PNP). Data collection was conducted through a structured survey questionnaire, and the results were analyzed using frequency, percentage, and weighted mean. The findings revealed that the respondents were predominantly male (58%), aged 26–33 (36%), married (50%), and college graduates (58%). Half of the participants (50%) had resided in the area for at least five to six years. In terms of implementation, "Responsiveness to Emergencies and Incidents" received the highest rating (3.80 WM), followed by "Community Safety and Security" (3.75 WM) and "Crime Prevention" (3.70 WM), all interpreted as "Strongly Agree". However, "Police-Community Relations" received the lowest rating (3.25 WM), with "building trust with residents" identified as a specific weakness (2.88 WM). The most prevalent problems identified were persistent petty crimes, such as theft and snatching, and the delayed reporting of incidents by residents. The researchers concluded that while the BPOC is operationally proficient in its reactive capabilities and visible patrolling, its proactive potential is hindered by a gap in trust between the community and authority figures. Therefore, it is recommended that the barangay prioritize trust-building initiatives, such as house-to-house visitations and informal dialogues, to encourage immediate crime reporting. Additionally, local government units and the PNP should invest in digital reporting systems and mobile hotlines to facilitate faster response times. Strengthening these relations is essential to transitioning from a reactive to a truly proactive community-based policing model that ensures sustainable peace and order in Barangay Sta. Monica.

Keywords

crime prevention, Community Safety and Security, Responsiveness to Emergencies and Incidents, and Police-Community Relations?