Effectiveness of Police Patrol in Puntod
Police station 5 In Crime Prevention.
A Case Study Presented to the
Department of Criminology
Southern Philippines College
Cagayan De Oro City
In partial Fulfillment of the Requirements
For On-the-job training
For the Degree of Bachelor of Science in Criminology
BY:
Abanacion, Mary Joy
Abcede, Khenne Jhun
Abecia, Shawn Michael
Ablen, Mark Jun
Abule, CesarJune
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
This case study tackles about things that Police Patrollers need to do and execute to
maintain peace and order .It also sum-up ideas on how they could exercise their duty
effectively to their assigned duty by giving them proper guidance while doing
enhancement program. It also talks about crime prevention with police services, while
linked to the number of officers on the streets, does not depend entirely on the visibility
of patrol officers. Community engagement, targeted initiatives, strategic use of
resources, and data-driven decision-making contribute to decreasing crime. It also
comprises what patrols should be perceived and promoted as an important component
of the department’s strategic operating plan. How they could establish focused areas for
the implementation of patrols.
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INTRODUCTION
Police patrols play an important role in public service by responding to incidents,
deterring and preventing crimes. It can give a sense of security to people who need
protection and discourage those who may commit crimes in the absence of a patrol.
Police patrolling is an indispensable component and function of police departments. The
goals and objectives of police patrol include crime prevention, criminal apprehension,
law enforcement, order maintenance, public services, and traffic enforcement. However,
since police resources are limited, there is an understandable interest in patrol
strategies and operations that provide safety at minimum cost. And Police Patrol
provide for public safety by maintaining order, responding to emergencies, protecting
people and property, enforcing motor vehicle and criminal laws, and promoting good
community relations. Identify, pursue, and arrest suspects and perpetrators of criminal
acts.
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BACKGROUND
Police patrol officers are the most influential and evident point persons for communal
growth in terms of peace and order. They may also look for prospects to cooperate with
the public circumstances. Patrol work, fundamentally requires the use of proper
authority to regulate and control peoples’ behavior. Equipment and new approaches
such as community policing, have some potential for reducing abuses of authority and
preventing criminality. Increasing police presence is not limited to random patrols at the
beat level. Increasing preventive police patrols has also been an significant component
in a number of involvements at smaller units
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CASE EVALUATION/ANALYSIS
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PROPOSED SOLUTIONS/RECOMMENDATION
In order to assure the Effectiveness of Police Patrol in Puntod Police station 5 in Crime
Prevention, given below must be considered:
REQUEST FUNDS FROM THE GOVERNMENT
To aide them in their resources since they have shortage in resources.
DECOY PATROL WITH ENFORCEMENT
To control a specific area that has many violators or crime that always happens.
TEAM POLICING
By permanently assigning a group of police patrol in an area it will distinguish
violators and crime.
DRONE
Drones can cover a large area easily, and they can be equipped with thermal
sensors. These make them effective in search and rescue operations.
Also be used to conduct surveillance, assist with traffic accident investigations,
survey natural disaster sites and more.
BODY CAMERA
The ensuing footage brings a quicker resolution, improves officer safety, and
prevents crime.
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TASER
a weapon firing barbs attached by wires to batteries, causing temporary
paralysis.
RADIO SCANNER
Is a radio receiver that can automatically tune, or scan, two or more discrete
frequencies, stopping when it finds a signal on one of them and then continuing
to scan other frequencies when the initial transmission ceases.
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CONCLUSION
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REFERENCES
Sherman, L. and Eck, J. (2002) Police for Crime Prevention, in: Sherman, L.,
Farrington, D., Welsh, B. and Layton MacKenzie, D. (eds) Evidence-Based Crime
Prevention. London: Routledge. Sherman, L. and Weisburd, D. (1995). General
Deterrent Effects of Police Patrol in Crime Hotspots: A Randomized Controlled Trial.
Justice Quarterly, 12: 625–648. Taylor, B., Koper, C., and Woods, D. (2011). A
Randomized Controlled Trial of Different Policing Strategies at Hot Spots of Violent
Crime. Journal of Experimental Criminology, 7: 149-181. Tuffin, R., Morris, J. and Poole,
A. (2006) An Evaluation of the Impact of the National Reassurance Policing
Programme. London: Home Office. Weisburd, D. and Eck, J. (2004) What Can Police
do to Reduce Crime, Disorder and Fear? The Annals of the American Academy of
Political and Social Science 593: 42- 65
Interviewed Personnel:
Edwin, Remata
Police Lieutenant (PLT)
Jovely Joy S. Embudo
Police Staff Sergeant (PSSg)
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY 1
INTRODUCTION 2
BACKGROUND 3
CASE EVALUATION/ANALYSIS 4
PROPOSED SOLUTIONS/RECOMMENDATIONS 5
CONCLUSION 7
REFERENCES 8
