In the Philippines, widespread poverty contributes to a high proportion of desperate crimes like petty theft threat of crime in a nation with high rates of robbery, gang membership, and terrorism. These criminals are very unpredictable in transpiring such crimes, which is why citizens always fear walking around the streets, fearing that anytime they could be the victims of these criminals, due to this existing problem, Philippine National Police implemented safety measures such as deploying law enforcers to conduct patrolling within their area of responsibility, given the role that the police play in society, it is believed that their visibility and presence can successfully lessen such anxiety in neighborhood communities enhance the sense of safety among people in general.
Public safety can also be increased through police visibility. Police officers are able to react quickly to problems as they happen, making sure that the community is secured and that individuals in need get assistance as soon as possible. Police officers can better understand local issues and cooperate with communities to identify and solve possible safety threats by connecting with community members. Police officers must interact with communities, recognize their concerns, and cooperate to resolve local problems. This kind of involvement may promote a sense of responsibility and ownership among locals while strengthening ties between the police and the community.
As the best practice of the Chief of police of Digos City, PLTCOL LERIOS, he initiated the strategic P.O.S.T( Policemen Overseeing the Security and Traffic) due to the existing problem of the community, PLTCOL LERIOS direct his focus on addressing the problem of the community in having fear in local communities. This project increases the feeling of safety and reduces the fear of crimes which makes the project effective in improving the quality of life in communities.
In conclusion, police visibility is a vital feature of law enforcement that has a big impact on community relations, public safety, and crime prevention. Law enforcement agencies may promote public safety, encourage trust, and increase interaction with the public through increasing police visibility and accessibility in communities. It serves as the best practice of our station that the law enforcers of the community are actively participating in patrolling and keeping the peace and order within their area of responsibility.
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