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040			_aUniversity of Cebu-Banilad _cUniversity of Cebu-Banilad
100			_aVargas, Lovely Shane A., _eauthor.
245			_aLevel of efficacy of police patrol strategies employed in police station 1, Mandaue City / _cLovely Shane A. Vargas, Jonna Lou A. Doblas, Charlie D. Luceras, Jesse Brian T. Cosido, Chane E. Reponte.
260			_aCebu City, Philippines : _bUniversity of Cebu-Banilad, _cc2024.
300			_axv, 138 pages : _billustrations (black and white) ; _c28 cm.
336			_2rdacontent _atext
337			_2rdamedia _aunmediated
338			_2rdacarrier _avolume
504			_aIncludes bibliographical references.
520			_a"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:"
521			_aAdult
541			_xPableo-Borbon, Deniebelle _yCollege of Criminology _zCriminology
546			_aText in English
650			_aPolice patrol.
650			_aPublic perception.
650			_aCommunity policing.
650			_aKoper curve theory.
650			_aPolice omnipresence theory.
700			_aDoblas, Jonna Lou A., _eauthor.
700			_aLuceras, Charlie D., _eauthor.
700			_aCosido, Jesse Brian T., _eauthor.
700			_aReponte, Chane E., _eauthor.
942			_2ddc _cTHE
998			_cJanna [new] _d08/05/2025
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