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
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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.
