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Collaborative Governance in Catanduanes Towards an Enhanced Police Community Engagement and Improved Law Enforcement Practices

Author(s) Dr. Edward Daya Quijano
Country Philippines
Abstract This study examined the dynamics of collaborative governance and its impact on police-community engagement and law enforcement practices in rural barangays of Catanduanes. Drawing on data from 21 participants through focus group discussions and interviews, along with survey responses from barangay officials and police officers, the study employed a mixed method of quantitative and qualitative. The descriptive statistics, correlation, regression, and ANOVA analyses was used to assess levels of collaboration and public safety outcomes. Findings reveal that most respondents were working-age males with college education, short tenures in public service, and came from 3rd class, rural municipalities with moderate National Tax Allotment (NTA) support. A strong presence of collaborative governance was observed, particularly in shared motivation and trust-building, suggesting mutual commitment among stakeholders. Police-community engagement was rated high, especially in community cooperation during investigations and public safety events. Law enforcement practices were also positively assessed, with high public trust in police responsiveness, though crime resolution was seen as an area needing improvement. Regression analysis revealed that trust building and shared motivation were significant predictors of police-community engagement. Similarly, capacity for joint action was strongly associated with public perception of effective police response. However, shared motivation was found to negatively predict public perception of safety, suggesting a disconnect between internal coordination and visible community impact. ANOVA results highlighted that age, education, service length, and NTA allocation significantly influenced collaborative governance levels. Qualitative insights from FGDs and interviews underscored challenges such as inadequate logistics, uneven leadership commitment, limited youth involvement, and lack of institutional support. Participants emphasized the need for sustained training, stronger inter-agency mechanisms, and community-based safety initiatives. The study concludes that while collaborative governance fosters stronger engagement and satisfaction with police efforts, tangible results, strategic communication, and structural support are necessary to convert internal collaboration into improved public safety outcomes. Policy recommendations include institutionalized capacity-building, enhanced logistics, structured police-barangay coordination, and provincial-level policy support to sustain grassroots peace and order programs.
Keywords collaborative governance, police-community engagement, law enforcement practices,
Field Sociology > Administration / Law / Management
Published In Volume 7, Issue 5, September-October 2025
Published On 2025-10-15
DOI https://doi.org/10.36948/ijfmr.2025.v07i05.58021
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