POLICE COMMUNITY RELATION: ITS IMPLICATION TO THE PERCEPTION OF THE COMMUNITY TO THE POLICE OFFICERS OF MAUBAN, QUEZON

This research aimed to determine the implication to police-community relation based on the perception of the community to the police officers of Mauban, Quezon. Using descriptive research design, survey was used to gather data from the people of Mauban. Researchers utilize quantitative descriptive approach to determine the perspective of the community on how the police officers serve the community of Mauban, Quezon. The primary respondents were selected community members chosen thru stratified random sampling. Respondents were those who are at aged 18- 32, living in Mauban, Quezon. The result revealed that the people in the community are aware of the visibility of police officers and that they keep the public safe as part of their duties. The public was also aware that police officers are conducting police community activities like medical mission, coastal clean-up, patrolling and house-to-house visitation. Moreover, the performances of police officers were observed and appreciated by the community. Police community relationship in Mauban, Quezon is being implemented and serving the community fair and square based on the perspective of the community.