Perceived Performance of Bicol Police on the Campaign Against Criminality and Illegal Drugs

The Philippine National Police (PNP) is tasked to enforce the law, prevent and control crimes, maintain peace and order and ensure public safety through the active support of the community. This study determined the community ratings and feedbacks on the performance of Bicol Police in their campaign
against criminality and illegal drugs. Quantitative and qualitative research methods were employed through survey and face to face interview with the different sectors in Bicol region. The developed and validated survey-questionnaire was administered to 1,381 sample respondents. The findings revealed that the
campaign against criminality and illegal drugs are fully supported by Bicolanos from all sectors, across age brackets and regardless of community type. It was also revealed that Bicol Police earns respect from community when people feel secured especially when they perform well in their campaign against criminality and illegal drugs. Every sector in the region has varied issues and concerns as well as appreciation on the efforts of Bicol Police in providing quality services in fighting criminality and illegal drugs. With this, the Bicol Police should maintain active partnership and collaboration with the community to achieve a safe, secure and peaceful place to live in for Bicolanos. Outputs of this survey may be utilized as a guiding tool by PNP RO5 in their future projects and activities.

Keywords –Bicol Police, Campaign Against Criminality and Illegal Drugs, PNP Performance