Preparedness of the Police Officers in Police Operations during Natural Disasters in Candelaria, Quezon

This research study centered on identifying the level of preparedness of the Police Officers in Candelaria, Quezon during Natural Disasters and the necessity of being prepared during emergencies. The emergencies included typhoons, floods, earthquakes, and other natural calamities that struck the community. The study used the Sloven formula in identifying and summarizing demographics that consisted of age, sex, Civil Status, and years of experience of the respondents. The study also used Likert scaled on determining the level of preparedness and problems encountered before the operation, during the operation, and after the operation. Proper training management, properly equipped personnel, cooperative citizens, and the support of Local and National Government played a big factor in the level of preparedness of a Police officer. The personal experience of an officer also reflected his resiliency and adaptations to different natural disasters which greatly contributed to their operations, however, there were some scenarios and effects of disasters that an officer don't have any control over. Through the full support of the Government agencies, revisions of requirements of police officers being sent to the field, and improvement of information access, disaster response will greatly improve.