Compliance of a patrol unit on the standard patrol policies and protocols of the Philippine national police

Patrol is the backbone of every police station, but patrol officers can cover not all parts of a place. This study is about the compliance of Mobile Patrol Unit (MPU) of Baguio City Police Office (BCPO), North of the Philippines. The study aimed to assess the implementation of the patrol policies and procedures, attainment of the goals and objectives of the fundamentals of patrol, and compliance to the patrol policies and procedures based on the operating manual of the MPU. The respondents of the study are composed of 103 MPU personnel, 100 Barangay Peacekeeping Action Team (BPAT) members, and 112 patrol officers of BCPO, with a total of 315 respondents. This study used of quantitative approach and descriptive type of research. The study revealed that the implementation of the patrol policies was rated 3.60, interpreted as very much implemented while the patrol procedure was rated 3.43, interpreted as very much implemented. The extent of attainment of objectives of the fundamentals of patrol is 3.68, interpreted as very much attained, and the extent of compliance to the patrol policies and procedures is 3.75, interpreted as very much complied. Based on the findings, it is concluded that the patrol policies and procedures of the MPU of BCPO are implemented effectively and efficiently, the personnel of the unit are knowledgeable, oriented and have unity in the performance of their work, the personnel are highly motivated in pursuing their mandates, and are following the established standards of patrolling. It is recommended that the MPU should create a committee and designate personnel who shall take charge of the documentation and evaluation of activities of the unit. The action plan that contains the identified needs of the unit as per the findings of the study is also recommended.