Status of PNP-SWAT Training in CALABARZON as Basis for Enhanced Capability

This descriptive research determined the status of Philippine National Police (PNP) – Special Weapons and Tactics Training (SWAT) training at Police Regional Office (PRO) in CALABARZON Region, Philippines considering the five mandatory factors which include funds, training instructors, program of instruction, facilities and equipment along with the problems encountered. A total of 223 PNP – SWAT personnel specifically from Regional Public Safety Battalion (RPSB), Cavite, Batangas, Laguna and Quezon Provincial Police Offices served as respondents of the study. The findings showed that majority of the respondents were PNP-SWAT members from Cavite and Batangas Provincial Police Offices with positions from Police Officer 1 – Police Officer 3 and having 5 to 8 years in service. Significantly, the PNP –SWAT training was considered commendable by the respondents where availability of funds obtained the highest mean while equipment obtained the least. Likewise, availability of fund was revealed to be the most manifested problem during training. With the findings reached, the study recommended looking into a more appropriate allocation of funds, conduct of continuous training for instructors, expansion of the basis of the training into the international arena and revision and modification of the proposed action plan to help enhance the status of PNP-SWAT training in PRO- CALABARZON.

Keywords: PNP-SWAT, Training Program, Status, Criminal Justice