Philippine E-Journals

The Effectiveness of Barangay Peacekeeping Action in Nasipit Agusan del Norte, Philippines

REINARD L CALIGUID | CLARK G NALLA | RUTHSEN S PAQUERA | ROLAND N PEREZ | LOUIE U CALLORA

 

Abstract:

Peacekeeping is the essential function of the Barangay Peacekeeping Action Team in their respective barangay BPAT visibility is the one main thrust of this peacekeeping activity. This study determined the performance of Barangay Peacekeeping Action Team (BPAT) about crime prevention of selected Barangay in Nasipit Agusan del Norte. The researchers employed a descriptive type of research characterized by gathering data on BPAT performance on Crime prevention in identifying Barangay in Nasipit Agusan Del Norte. The investigation revealed that on the apprehension of criminals, deterrence of crime, drug demand, and supply reduction, as well as the identification of dependent for rehabilitation, conclude that the Barangay peacekeeping action team is effective in apprehending criminals and conducting a checkpoint in respected barangay. The BPAT is the Barangay-based anti-crime strategy to intensifying public safety information campaigns through regular police bulletins of crime modus operandi. It was recommended that the community commitment and participation on the BPATs through the assistance of the PNP in the conduct of checkpoint would be a must.