Title

THE ROLE OF POLICE VISIBILITY AND COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT TOWARDS PEACE AND ORDER SITUATION AS PERCEIVED BY COMMUNITY

Author(s)

LIGTAS, LEA MARIE C.

RUBIO, JAYLOU E.

JUMALON, FEDERICK P.

CONOL, JULLIUS S.

Affiliation

MISAMIS UNIVERSITY

Degree Program

Bachelor of Science In Criminology

Contributor

ALVARICO, ANGELITA B. - ADVISER

GUPIT, ELMA FE E. - PANEL MEMBER

LAGATA, LOVE S. - PANEL MEMBER

CUEVAS, JOSE JR. F. - CHAIRMAN

ORONG, MARKDY Y. - INSTRUCTOR

Year

2026

Abstract

This research analyzes community engagement and police visibility as factors that shape the perceived state of peace and order in communities. Acknowledging the notion that policing and law enforcement entails more than an institutional response, this study illustrates how police visibility effectively intervenes in crime and contributes to enhancements in public safety by actively engaging police officers with community residents. The study employed a descriptive-correlational research design to examine the relationships between police visibility, community engagement, and peace and order as perceived by community. Data collection took place in both urban and rural zones to capture a comprehensive view of how these factors influence the maintenance of peace and order. This study quantitative data collected from surveys of community residents and can explore the deterrent effect of police visibility on crime and the feelings of safety it generates, as well as how community engagement builds trust and social acquiescence between community residents and police. These findings suggest that while visibility and engagement are important components of policing, perceptions of safety and order are influenced by a broader combination of factors, including social cohesion, trust in law enforcement, and collective responsibility among residents. This study suggests that enhanced policing and police reinforcement complemented with community-based engagement is integral to the assurance of peace, the prevention of disorder, and overall social cohesion. This study concludes with the acknowledgment of integrated policing strategies and community engagement as a means of sustainable peace and order. The study underscores that maintaining a safe and orderly community requires a multifaceted approach that integrates police presence, meaningful engagement, and active participation from the community itself.

Keywords

Community Engagement, Crime Prevention, Peace and Order, Police Visibility, Public Safety