The Perspective of Generation Z Towards PNP Amidst of Controversies: Its Impact on Police Officers' Image

Completed2021

Abstract

This study has identified the duties and responsibilities of PNP officers and evaluated their performances in line with crime prevention, crime control, law enforcement, police-community relations, and other miscellaneous activities. Considering the controversies linked to the Philippine National Police (PNP), it is noteworthy to know the pulse impressions and status of today's cop. The vigilant groups of Generation Z are anxious to know the roots and causes of the irrelevant police system. Moreover, this study determined the impact of respondents' perception of the police image and subsequently identified the factors affecting police performance. The researchers used the descriptive method of research. The survey was conducted with 100 Generation Z respondents, randomly selected from purok and barangay in Lucena City. The survey questionnaires were checked and verified by some legal and policy experts. It was anticipated that good and positive results emerged as validated by Generation Z with regards to police performance amidst controversies. Despite some negative setbacks in the outcomes, this paved the way and supported the closer connectivity between Generation Z and police officers through regular and functional seminars, workshops, and other related programs thus bridging the gap therein. In general, it proved that the members of Generation Z still have faith in this law enforcement agency, specifically the Philippine National Police (PNP). A great majority of police abuses were stopped and corrected, likewise, culprits were punished. This study reinforced the trust and confidence of Generation Z towards police officers. As a whole, the Generation Z perspectives were reflected and geared towards a more effective and credible police performance.

Keywords

Police
Generation Z
Controversies
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