THE ROLE OF BARANGAY POLICE IN REDUCING CRIME RATE INVOLVING YOUTH: BASIS FOR AN INTERVENTION PROGRAM

This study aimed to determine the role of barangay officers in reducing crime rate. Primarily, this study determined the demographic profile of the respondents as to age, sex, civil status, and years of residency. It also identified the different crime prevention activities that include the youth, the role of barangay police in reducing the crime rate as well as their perceived difficulties. This study employed descriptive quantitative research method. The respondent of this study were fifty (50) barangay police in Mayao Crossing who were chosen using purposive sampling. The chosen barangay served as the primary research locale. The main research instrument of this study used a three-part self-made questionnaire. The statistical plan utilized percentage distribution and weighted mean.