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This study aimed to determine the spiritual and psychological wellbeing among uniformed personnel in Philippine National Police. The descriptive correlational research design was used employing the survey questionnaire distributed randomly to 100 uniform personnel of the PNP province of Cavite. The descriptive statistical tools were used including the percentage, mean, ranking and Pearson-r. The research highlights the significant impact of spiritual and psychological well-being of uniformed police personnel. Regular practices like prayer, meditation, and yoga help maintain balance, concentration, and resilience against adversity. This positive mental health contributes to job satisfaction, morale, and stress reduction. A sense of belonging and camaraderie within the police force also contributes to overall wellbeing. A strong spiritual affiliation can serve as a coping mechanism, enhancing mental well-being and fortitude in challenging professional situations. A positive outlook on life can impact colleagues, work, and obstacles faced in the police force. A strong spiritual foundation provides a sense of identity, purpose, and value, enhancing the effectiveness, satisfaction, and resilience of public sector personnel. Recognizing and addressing this component can improve the effectiveness, satisfaction, and resilience of the police force. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The aimed of this study was to ascertain how female uniformed Philippine National Police members manage their careers and how satisfied they are with their jobs. This study used survey methods in conjunction with descriptive correlation analysis. The San Juan City Police Station was the only location used for research with twenty-five (25) female uniformed personnel in the research area served as the respondents. Martinez (2019) provided a survey questionnaire that was used as the research instrument in this study. They used the mean and Pearson-r Correlation to examine the data. According to the survey, female officers support the program's implementation and are usually satisfied with its goals. Although they are contented with their compensation and benefits, they nevertheless require additional fundings in order to carry out their duties as professionals. Work satisfaction among female officers is effectively increased by the career management and development program, as evidenced by promoting gender equality and creating inclusive work environment. Investing in professional development boosts female officers' morale, motivation, and commitment to their jobs. Higher retention rates follow from this, particularly for law enforcement agencies. Additionally, the program improves performance and productivity, which helps the Philippine National Police succeed overall. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

This study aimed to assess the occupational stress and coping mechanisms among senior uniformed personnel in the Philippine National Police. This study employed the use of descriptive correlational research design utilizing survey methodology. Research locale was limited to Laguna. The respondents were the 100 senior uniformed personnel in the locale of the study and were selected using random sampling technique. The research instrument in this study was a survey questionnaire adopted from Juczyński & Ogińska-Bulik (2022). Data were analyzed using percentage, mean, rank order and Pearson-r. The study found that those who used adaptive coping strategies had lower levels of stress than those who used maladaptive strategies. The results also showed that those who used adaptive strategies had better mental health outcomes. Individuals who employed adaptive coping strategies experienced lower levels of stress compared to those who used maladaptive strategies. This highlights the importance of cultivating effective coping mechanisms to mitigate stress. The study indicates that the choice of coping strategies has a notable impact on mental health outcomes. Those who employed adaptive strategies reported better mental health, suggesting that the way individuals cope with stressors can have lasting effects on their overall psychological well-being. The findings support the promotion of adaptive coping mechanisms to enhance stress resilience. This could involve educational programs, workshops, or interventions aimed at equipping individuals with effective strategies to cope with stressors in healthier ways. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Law enforcement organizations in the Philippines struggle to prevent crimes and high-risk incidents. In addition, the constantly shifting demographics of society, the rise in organized crime and its complexity, as well as agitations, violent protests, a variety of political activities, left-wing terrorism, insurgency, and militancy, as well as the enforcement of economic and social laws, have all contributed to the difficulty of creating a peaceful society that we all long for. This study explored the work-life of PNP SWAT operatives through a qualitative research method. The informants of this study were 10 SWAT operatives assigned at Negros Oriental Provincial Police Office (NOPPO). Four (4) informants were subjected to an in-depth interview, and six (6) informants for the focus group discussion. The findings of this study are articulated in emergent themes. Twelve (12) emergent themes described the positive and negative experiences of the informants in performing their duties. For the positive experiences, six (6) emergent themes were developed, namely: A Man in Uniform’s Calling, Breadwinning in Uniform, Community Trust Bolstered by Visible Police Presence, Elite Protection of Prominent Figures, Mission Fulfilled without Harm, and Unit Pride in Competitive Shooting Victory. For the negative experiences, six (6) emergent themes were also developed, to wit: Work-life Imbalance: Call of Duty vs. Familial Bonds, SWAT: Tactics without Special Weapons, Echoes of Neglect: Government’s False Hopes and Promises, Political Meddling Derail Operational Success, Deadly Whispers of Miscommunication, and Legal Abandonment: A Battle without Backup. Meanwhile, four (4) emergent themes were formulated to explain the informants’ coping with the challenges encountered in the performance of their duties, namely: Unity in Adversity, Resourcefulness amidst Logistical Scarcity, Commanders Guide: Officers Abide, and Continuous Learning: Train and Retrain. Finally, four (4) emergent themes were created to express the aspirations of the informants to improve the quality of the performance of their duties, to wit: Support to Wounded and Fallen Heroes, Envisioning Logistical Adequacy, Craving for Specialized Skill Enrichment, and Fit for Duty: Strong Bodies, Strong SWAT. This researcher recommends prioritizing the wellbeing of PNP SWAT operatives through policies addressing work-life balance, resource adequacy, and political interference, fostering a culture of unity and continuous skill development monitored by NAPOLCOM for sustained progress. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

This study aimed to assess the My Brother’s Keeper (MBK), a program intended for the internal cleansing of the Philippine National Police (PNP). The descriptive research design was used employing a researcher-made survey questionnaire distributed to police officers (228), community members (262), and values coaches (49). The assessment of the three groups of respondents showed that MBK as an internal cleansing program of the PNP, anti-corruption component was absolutely and essentially important by both community members and values coaches. Meanwhile, professionalism was seen as truly essentially important by the PNP personnel, and moderately important by the community members and values coaches. Results further showed PNP personnel and community members agreed that problems exist with personnel involved in the implementation of the MBK Program. The results uphold that MBK program is essentially important to the members of the PNP as it influenced positively their work performance, interpersonal relationship, and self-perceptions.

Enforcing the law serves as the key function of the police officer to maintain peace and order, thus, ensuring strict conformance with human rights. This study was conducted to assess the implementation of the PNP Human Rights Development Program in Tabaco City, Albay, Philippines, along with Institutional policy development, capability building on human rights protection, prevention and control measures on abuse of human rights, and strengthening of partnership and cooperation with multi-sectoral organizations for human rights compliance. It also identified the problems encountered and formulated an action plan that aims to further enhance the implementation of the program. The personnel assigned at the PNP Human Rights Development Program in Tabaco City selected Community Officials, and members of the community were the respondents of the study. Hence, the study revealed that the community and other partner stakeholders have understood and accepted the principles of the programs implemented. Therefore, the primary objectives of the PNP in gaining the trust and confidence of the community were achieved. The study recommends the sustainability of the program through inculcating greater social responsibility, intervening appropriately, and acquiring useful and timely information for implementation of anti-human rights abuse programs which shall be continuously participated by the community with enhanced multi-sectoral collaboration to achieve a safer community free from abuse.

The safety of the community and the degree of law and order in the state were based mainly on the efficiency of the duties and functions performed by the agent of the state. Being a public officer with state-given powers, a police officer must strictly adhere to organizational discipline. The study aims to determine the prevalent Administrative Cases in Police Regional Office 5 for CY 2019 to 2021 and identify the factors leading to the commission of administrative offenses based on the available data on the nature of cases, specific offenses, and disposition of administrative cases. It will also analyze the effects of decided administrative cases on police officers’ work performance, social relationships, and family relations. Content analysis on reliable data on the nature of cases and specific offenses and qualitative method with a phenomenological approach based on the responses of the participants were utilized to analyze the factors and effects of decided administrative cases on police officers. The study revealed that negligence, incompetency, anger management, and sexual misconduct are among the factors leading to the commission of the administrative offense. The study concludes that neglect of duty (nonfeasance) and misconduct (malfeasance) are the two (2) prevalent administrative offenses committed by a police officer. There is a need for cohesive preventive measures that enhance police discipline based on morale and spiritual upliftment, psycho-social intervention program and skill-focused activities to address the increasing number of administrative cases in PRO5.

This study determined the correlation between the demographic and socio-cultural profile and the commission of administrative offense of the members of Philippine National Police in Cavite, Laguna, Batangas, Rizal, and Quezon (CALABARZON), Philippines, using the quantitative descriptive research design. The purposive convenient random sampling was utilized in gathering the data from the 238 police personnel who have administrative cases filed before the Regional Internal Affairs Service within Calendar Year 2016 to 2017 and assigned in the Regional Headquarters of CALABARZON Police Provincial Office (PPO). The respondents agreed on some indicators but disagreed on the majority of the indicators on the personal-cultural and organizational-cultural factors affecting the commission of administrative offenses. However, the difference and association between the demographic profile and the administration offense committed shows statistical significance on the educational attainment and monthly income while between socio-cultural profile and administrative offense committed shows statistical significance on religion and housing data. The factors affecting the commission of administrative offenses and the administrative offense committed shows statistical significance on organizational cultural factors. The results of the study have potential implication on the organizational human resource management, legal services provided to the police officers, trainings given by the PNP training division and subjects offered by the colleges and universities.

The study aimed to evaluate the implementation, and problems encountered in the implementation of Philippine National Police Electronic – Project Systems in Lipa City Batangas. The descriptive research design was used employing a self-made survey questionnaire distributed purposively to 120 internal stakeholders as the respondents of the study. The basic statistical tools were used to interpret and analysed the data gathered. The study revealed that e-Subpoena, e-Gallery, e-Warrant System, and e-Blotter Report are implemented in Lipa City, Batangas within the indicators of an effective implementation plan. However, the study also revealed that the stakeholders encountered serious problems in the implementation of PNP’s e-Project Systems within the bounds of the criteria used. This study asserts that although the PNP’s e-Project Systems in Lipa City Batangas are implemented, the regular conduct of capability building is necessary for the monitoring, supervision and management of the project.

In the light of the limited literature and studies on the Philippine National Police (PNP) Military attrition system, this study was conducted in a pioneering spirit. To determine how PNP Maritime Group view the PNP attrition system and problems in its implementation, a total of 92 randomly selected PNP Maritime Group personnel were requested to answer a researcher-made validated questionnaire. Respondents were likewise asked for their recommendations to improve the system. The study revealed that there are no significant differences among the perceptions (P=0.536687) of the respondents on the attrition system, problems encountered (P= 0.187221) in its implementation and recommendations (P=0.010042). Results of study provide a compelling case for policy-makers to create feedback mechanisms like seminars, focus group discussions and conferences pertaining to PNP Maritime Group attrition system in order to communicate its real purpose. Further research may expand the participants to include higher posts in order to scale the perception and problems encountered during the implementation of the system.

The Philippine National Police (PNP) faces myriad challenges, spanning governance, corruption and national security threats. Hence, securing a strong leadership pipeline equipped not only to face these challenges, but also to strengthen policing effectiveness and over-all security sector reforms is crucial. This study aims to map out some of the main factors that both build or erode key leadership qualities and performance in the PNP. Using quantitative and qualitative methods, and leveraging a comprehensive dataset of police officers in the National Capital Region (NCR), the study examines four main factors, namely personality traits, organizational culture, demographic profile and professional history. The results show that personality facets of openness, agreeableness and neuroticism, as well as number of transfers, area of assignment, training on managerial skills, age and education level are all factors for good performance for officers in the PNP National Capital Region Police Office. These findings emphasize the importance of training and mentoring components in preparing young officers and recruits for the rigors of service. It also underscores the need for a deeper analysis of recruitment and selection policies, to ensure that the PNP successfully attracts the strongest candidates with the right leadership characteristics and building blocks for service. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Improving ethics and governance in policing is often considered an institutional function that police agencies do as 'expert' institutions. Participation by other stakeholders may be welcome so long as police are able to control the processes and mechanisms of participation. This paper, based on research done with the Philippine National Police, argues that collaborative inquiry could be an effective critical systemic approach to participation by the wider society in police reform. This could enable both police and non-police stakeholders to work together towards mutual understanding and cooperation as equals towards better policing. This participatory approach is not meant to replace the institutional mechanisms that the police use for their own reform effort, but it is supposed to complement them. The research on which this paper is based was an attempt to design a model for collaborative inquiry at the local municipal level of policing in the Philippines, since the municipality is the lowest operational level for the Philippines' police service. The results of that study suggest that it is possible to establish such a mechanism and make it work, in effect establishing a Close Knit Knowledge Organisation at the lowest level of operational policing. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

One of the key features of the Philippine police reorganization in 1991 was the creation of a civilian review called the People's Law Enforcement Board. Using surveys, this study examines the factors that determine satisfaction with the board among complainants and board reviewed officers in the National Capital Region of the Philippines. The results suggest that procedural independence has greater significant influence on satisfaction than structural independence. Likewise, efficiency significantly influences satisfaction. Case outcome is significantly related to the satisfaction of complainants. However, case outcome has no significant influence to the satisfaction of the police with the board. A mixed type of civilian review and speedy resolution of cases are proposed. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

In search of effective control of the police, several countries have created civilian review boards. The Philippines recently adopted such an approach by establishing the People’s Law Enforcement Board (PLEB). The board is envisioned to enable citizens to participate in the process of police control. This study examines the perceptions of complainants about the board in a metropolitan area in the Philippines. Using surveys, the study aims to determine the integrity, legitimacy, and efficiency of the board as well as the satisfaction of complainants with the review board. The findings suggest that complainants were highly satisfied with the People’s Law Enforcement Board. Complainants also showed great concern for the legitimacy of the board and the timely resolutions of their cases. In addition, the study confirms previous studies’ findings on the predominant influence of case outcomes on complainants’ satisfaction. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Civilian review boards have become popular throughout the world as agencies that handle citizens’ complaints against the police. In 1991, the Philippines established a body synonymous to a civilian review board known as the People’s Law Enforcement Board (PLEB). This study comparatively examines the satisfaction of the complainants and police officers about the boards and their processes in the National Capital Region of the Philippines. Specifically, the study analyzes the relationship between the boards’ integrity and clients’ satisfaction. In general, the respondents claim that functional rather than structural independence of the board is a significant factor for their satisfaction. Also, experience with civilian review has differential influences on police officers’ satisfaction with the board. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]