Knowledge and Practices Towards Police Community Relations in the Province of Camiguin
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This study investigated the level of knowledge and extent of practices towards Police–Community Relations (PCR) among residents of the Province of Camiguin, Philippines using a quantitative descriptive–correlational research design. The data were gathered from 398 residents across the province’s five municipalities. The researcher‑used a validated and pilot tested survey questionnaire as the main instrument in gathering data supplemented with casual interviews. Statistical tools were employed to analyze data frequency and percentage, weighted mean, standard deviation, t‑test, Analysis of Variance (ANOVA), and Spearman’s rho correlation set at the 0.05 level of significance. Results indicated that residents agree to the knowledge indicators of police community relations which means they are knowledgeable on it. In terms of PCR practices residents perceived moderate extent or described as sometimes practiced PCR reporting concerns like showing respect, and promoting trust with police officers. No significant differences in knowledge or practices were found when grouped according to sex. However, significant differences in knowledge were observed across age and educational attainment, and significant differences in practices were found across educational levels. Importantly, a strong and statistically significant positive relationship emerged between knowledge and practices, indicating that increased knowledge is closely associated with higher levels of community engagement and cooperation with police initiatives. The findings highlight the critical role of targeted, education‑responsive strategies in enhancing police–community collaboration and inform the development of a sustainable local PCR action plan for Camiguin.
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