Performance of police patrol and satisfaction of the residents of Poblacion 1 and 2, Bansalan, Davao del Sur

Abstract

This study was conducted to determine the level of performance of police patrol and satisfaction of the residents in Poblacion Uno and Dos, Bansalan Davao del Sur. The researchers aimed to determine the significant relationship between the level of performance of police patrol and satisfaction of the residents. The study was conducted using the descriptive-correlation method. The researchers administered personally the questionnaire to the chosen residents of Poblacion 1 and 2 with 100 participants. The result of the performance of police patrol was described as very high, as well as to the satisfaction of the residents of Poblacion 1 and 2, Bansalan Davao del Sur. The significant relationship between the level of performance of police patrol and satisfaction of the residents was tested at 0.05 level of significance. Thus, the decision on HO: was significant, which means that there was a significant relationship between the two variables. Based on the findings and conclusions of the research, the researchers recommended that the police patrol officials should continue to strengthen the police force to act on their duties and responsibilities and to help the residents abide by the laws and the municipal ordinances. As much as the level of satisfaction of the residents which resulted was very high, researchers also recommended that every residents should continue to follow the laws and the municipal ordinance imposed by the government and municipality and to cooperate with the law enforcers. Furthermore, patrol officers should also continue to be highly visible and to perform their duties as much as to maintain the very high satisfaction of the residents.