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Residents’ Perception on the Effectiveness of Barangay Peacekeeping Action Team (BPAT): A Quantitative Study on Security, Response Time, and Community Trust

Year: 2026

Type: article

Abstract: This study examined residents’ perceptions of the effectiveness of the Barangay Peacekeeping Action Team (BPAT) in one of the barangays in Ozamiz City, Misamis Occidental, Philippines, focusing on security, response time, and community trust. A quantitative descriptive–correlational research design was employed, with 260 residents selected through simple random sampling completing a validated researcher-developed questionnaire. Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics (mean and standard deviation) and Pearson correlation to assess BPAT effectiveness and the relationships among the variables.

Source: International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science

DOI: 10.47772/ijriss.2026.100300247

Authors: Vince Julianne A. Salcedo, Carlos Miguel M. Martinez, Bobby L. Docoy Jr, Armie Lhyn D. Recla, Dr. Junvil A. Insong

Institution: Misamis University-Oroquieta City

Language: English

Topic: Policing Practices and Perceptions

Subfield: Political Science and International Relations

Field: Social Sciences

Domain: Social Sciences

SDGs: Peace, justice, and strong institutions, Sustainable cities and communities, Good health and well-being

Open Access status: bronze

OpenAlex ID: W7148943009