Abstract:
Human Rights-Based Policing is a framework that guides police officers in executing their duties,
providing a balance between law enforcement and the safety of individuals' rights. This study assesses
the correlation between police professional competence and citizens' trust in police officers in Isulan,
Sultan Kudarat, Southern Philippines. The data collection methods included a survey questionnaire
focusing on police professional competence and citizens’ trust towards police officers, encompassing
factors such as community policing, police behavior, operational procedures, and human rights
preservation, as well as response time, active investigation, citizen contact, and promotion of public
safety and security. The data was analyzed using frequency distribution, percentage, measures of
central tendency, and Spearman's rank correlation coefficient. The analysis revealed a significant
relationship between police professional competence and citizens' trust in police officers, indicating a
strong positive correlation. This refutes the null hypothesis that there is no significant relationship
between police professional competence and citizens' trust. The findings hold substantial implications
for the human rights-based policing program in Isulan, Sultan Kudarat, enhancing trust between
civilians and law enforcement officer’s individuals' rights. |
