04210nam a22003737a 4500 OSt 20250805093516.0 250805s2024 ph ad||er|||| 00| 0 eng d University of Cebu-Banilad University of Cebu-Banilad Vargas, Lovely Shane A., author. Level of efficacy of police patrol strategies employed in police station 1, Mandaue City / Lovely Shane A. Vargas, Jonna Lou A. Doblas, Charlie D. Luceras, Jesse Brian T. Cosido, Chane E. Reponte. Cebu City, Philippines : University of Cebu-Banilad, c2024. xv, 138 pages : illustrations (black and white) ; 28 cm. rdacontent text rdamedia unmediated rdacarrier volume Includes bibliographical references. "Police patrols are vital for keeping communities safe, preventing crime, and building trust between law enforcement and the public. Beyond respond-ing to incidents, they focus on emergency support, crime prevention, and ad-dressing community needs. Modern strategies like optimising patrol routes and using predictive tools aim to increase police visibility and deter potential offenders. Despite their importance, police patrols face challenges like limited visibility, resource inefficiencies, and socioeconomic barriers. Case studies from the U.S. and the Philippines highlight these struggles. To tackle them, law enforcement is turning to technology, such as surveillance systems, data analytics, and predictive tools, to enhance their effectiveness. Research re-veals gaps in understanding how patrol strategies build long-term community trust and collaboration. Tailored approaches that address local socioeconomic conditions are still lacking. Studies also highlight that the success of patrols depends on the existing police presence and the unique needs of each commo-sity. Criminology students from the University of Cebu Banilad Campus are studying community perceptions of police patrols in Mandaue City, Engaging diverse groups aims to create a data-driven plan that improves safety, focuses patrols in high-crime areas, ensures timely responses, and fosters stronger community engagement. This research used a descriptive survey method, which was chosen for its ability to provide accurate insights into police patrol strategies. The study took place in Barangay Centro, Mandaue City, where researchers had 335 res-idents who were surveyed after proper permissions were granted, ensuring ethical research practices were followed. The data collected was analysed us-ing percentage and chi-square test analysis. The findings showed that most residents felt police officers were ac-tively involved in maintaining peace and order. Regular patrols and a visible police presence contributed to the community's strong sense of security. How-ever, the study did not find any significant relationship between demographic factors such as gender, civil status, employment, or length of residency, and people's views on the effectiveness of the patrols. These results align with the surveyed female, single, and working residents in Barangay Centro, Mandaue City, who valued regular patrols significantly impacted residents' perceptions of safety. However, demographic factors did not significantly influence their perception of the effectiveness of police patrol strategies. To make sure that the informants were well informed of their rights. Four ethical principles were established by institutional review boards through the implementation of guidelines:" Adult Pableo-Borbon, Deniebelle College of Criminology Criminology Text in English Police patrol. Public perception. Community policing. Koper curve theory. Police omnipresence theory. Doblas, Jonna Lou A., author. Luceras, Charlie D., author. Cosido, Jesse Brian T., author. Reponte, Chane E., author. ddc THE Janna [new] 08/05/2025 13827 13827 0 0 ddc 0 0 UCBL_MAIN UCBL_MAIN PERIODICALS 2025-08-05 0 T V426le 2024 3UCBL000028951 2025-08-05 2025-08-05 THE