ACKNOWLEDGMENT

A research project like this could never be the work of

anyone alone. The contributions of many people, in their

different ways, have made this possible. The researchers would

like to extend their deepest appreciation especially to the

following:

The Almighty God, for giving them the wisdom, knowledge and

strength to surpass the trials they encountered; for the guidance

that continuously led them to the success of this research; and

for giving them the will to pursue their studies and to make this

study possible;

Hon. Romeo K. Salda, Mayor of La Trinidad, Benguet, and PCI

Radino S. Belly the Chief of Police of LTMPS, for allowing the

researchers to conduct this study.

Mr. Dennis M. Butag, the Dean of the Criminal Justice

Education, for endorsing the conduct of the study.

Mrs. Daisy B. Olli, the researchers’ adviser, for her

guidance, encouragement and unselfish help that led to the

success of this research work;

The Police Auxiliary, members of the LTJPC and the selected

residents of Pico, La Trinidad for their time participation in

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answering the questionnaires and accommodating the researchers on

informal interviews;

The parents of the researchers for their financial and moral

support;

Lastly, to the people who helped and contributed great ideas

and advices, especially the researchers’ classmates and friends

for without them, this study would not be possible.

The researchers would like to extend their deepest

gratitude.

J.P.A.

A.A.D.

J.B.M.

M.E.T.

L.C.T.

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