SECURED OR NOT SECURED? A Descriptive Study on the Peace and Order Programs of the City of Marikina

Abstract

The peace and order programs implemented in 2005 and 2006 were very effective in 2007. Based on the facts and data presented, it can be concluded that Marikina has an effective peace and order campaign. Even though the city has a large population, a site for commercial establishments, the city government did a good job in maintaining the peace and order situation in Marikina. The peace and order programs implemented in Marikina City had positive effects because it lowered the city's crime incidence from 2006 to 2007. The low crime incidence rate guaranteed the safety of the people in the city. The concrete effects of the peace and order programs can be shown in the statistical data provided in the previous chapter. Based on the data analysis, the crime incidence in the city lowered and crime solution efficiency increased. This proved that the city government prioritizes peace and order campaign in Marikina City. The implementation of the peace and order programs of Marikina, should be continued because these programs at work, the money of taxpayers are utilized properly in the most efficient way. Having been able to reduce the crime incidence by 57% and increase crime solution efficiency by 1.16% in 2007, the local police of Marikina really did their duty in implementing these programs. However, the local police of Marikina must improve on the following aspects of the program. They should strengthen their programs on illegal drug trafficking, carnapping, theft and computer shop security programs. It is recommended that the programs particularly the OPLAN DAKLOT or Operation Plan Dakip Salot, FOTO OPS or Focused Tactical Offensive Operations and the Utilization of Force Multipliers Program should be continued with an increased budget and personnel, because these programs help decrease the volume of crime and public 57 order disturbance. With the positive results of the peace and order programs in Marikina, the city is a potential residential and commercial hub of the region for many years to come.