Strategic Engagement for a Resilient and Livable Community

The Police Community Relation is a successful partnership of community volunteers, police and government officials, working cooperatively together to identify and deal with crimes and improve quality of life. This study aimed to determine the level of engagement on the Police Community Relation activities in terms of anti-drug campaign, crime prevention dissemination, livelihood activities, school activities and information dissemination program of Philippine National Police; if there is significant difference in the level of community engagement as a whole and when respondents were grouped according to their profile; and if there is significant relationship between the level of engagement of the community and the level of engagement of the police officers on Police Community Relations activities. The descriptive-inferential-correlational research design was used, utilizing a survey questionnaire to 400 community members and 133 police officers of the municipalities of Maayon, Panitan, Pilar and President Roxas. Data were processed using the Statistical Package for Social Sciences. Findings revealed that both community engagement and police engagement on Police Community Relation activities were highly engaged. There was no significant difference in the community engagement, while there was a significant difference in the police engagement in terms of age, position, and number of years in service. The Philippine National Police (PNP) management may institutionalize continuous staff development programs and workshops in dealing with its clients among the personnel assigned in the Police Community Relations which include the Police Non-Commissioned Officer, for them to have a deeper understanding of their responsibilities as front-line personnel. Also, the PNP management may be vigilant and give just sanctions to their personnel who is engaging in illegal activities such as involving in illegal-drugs, going to amusement places such as casino’s and cock fighting, having drinking sessions and sleeping while on duties, so that the respect of the community will be earned to achieved the lasting peace and order.