POLICE OPERATION IN PADADA DAVAO DEL SUR

Abstract

The study aimed to determine the level of the police operation in Padada, Davao del Sur participated by 244 residents of Padada Municipality selected employing convenience sampling technique. By using a descriptive survey research design, questionnaires were administered, and the data gathered were treated utilizing statistical tools that include frequency count, percentage, mean, t-test, and ANOVA. Results revealed that operations of police officers in Padada, Davao del Sur, is high and otter observed as measured in terms of patrol operation, traffic investigation, and crime investigation. Further, this perceived level of police operations does not significantly differ among the residents of the said municipality when analyzed by sex, age, and barangay.