PLT ROWENA N LUPIG

PSOBC CL 2022-16 SILANG

SUBJECT: PARTNERSHIPS AND ENGAGEMENT ENTRY
SME: PROF BONIFACIO G TRAIN
DATE: APRIL 1, 2023

PERFORMANCE TASK

1. How do you understand your personal meaning of safety (personal safety) and
your meaning of public safety as your mandate being a junior police officer (protection
function)?

My understanding of personal safety is ensuring that an individual is free from

any form of harm, danger or risk in their immediate environment. This includes
measures that prevent physical harm, mental/emotional harm, and financial harm. It
also involves ensuring that one's privacy and personal information is safeguarded from
unauthorized access and taking steps to avoid dangerous situations, protecting
oneself , and also being prepared to handle emergencies. It may also include measures
such as knowing self-defense techniques, being aware of potential dangers in the
surroundings and to stay alert to potential threats.

On the other hand, public safety, as our mandate of being a junior police officer,
are the measures and actions being undertaken to protect the general public from harm
or danger. This includes preventing and responding to crime, maintaining peace and
order, ensuring traffic safety/patrolling, responding to emergencies and disasters, and
promoting public health. This can also mean working with law enforcement agencies,
providing access to valuable information, and supporting investigations. The goal of
public safety is to prevent and minimize harm to individuals and communities, and to
maintain social order and stability. It involves collaboration between government
agencies, law enforcement, public health officials, and other stakeholders to identify and
address potential risks and threats.

Moreover, we must, always take measures to ensure our own personal safety
while on duty, follow safety protocols and procedures, and use appropriate equipment
and tools to protect ourself and others.

2 . How can you as a Police Officer actualize your public safety mandate on a
day-to-day basis?

As a Police Officer, there are several ways to actualize the public safety mandate
on a day-to-day basis such as: by conducting regular patrols in the AOR to deter and
prevent criminal activities; by building relationships with the community through
community engagement: outreach programs, attending community events, and listening
to community concerns. We don’t just talk to the people in the community, let them
listen, hear, understand and work with us. Although reciprocity may not be attained for
they are expecting more from us and they became dependent on us or to the
government, still there is a need to emphasize the importance of empowering them not
solely as our partners but their actual involvement in the government plans and
programs/activities in order to achieve our common objectives; to respond quickly to
emergencies such as crimes in progress, accidents, and other incidents that require
immediate police attention; to conduct investigations in order to identify and apprehend
suspects; information operation-to provide education and awareness programs to the
public on crime prevention, safety, and security awareness to enable people to protect
themselves and to leverage technology like the use of closed-circuit television (CCTV)
cameras and social media sites, to help monitor, detect and prevent crime.

3. Why is there a need for the PNP to have a community-based programs or

activities?

It is important for the PNP to have a Community-based Programs in order to

establish a strong relationship between the police and the community we serve. These
programs or activities ensure that the police is engaged with the community, building
trust and cooperation with them. Through community-based programs or activities, we
can better understand the needs and concerns of the people through actual needs
assessment and analysis. This enables us to develop strategies in addressing
issues/concerns and create a safer environment for everyone. Additionally, these
programs help to bridge the gap between the police and the community, reducing the
likelihood of misunderstandings or conflicts.