Research Paper
POLICE TRUST AND CRIME-REPORTING BEHAVIOR IN KIDAPAWAN CITY
Author(s): DR. FELIX CHAVEZ JR., DR. MARK GENNESIS DELA CERNA, DR. ROLANDO POBLADOR, EMMANUEL II HILARIO, IVAN GUMBA, JOHARIE LINTONGAN, LOWEEN KENT JONES GUMAPAS, MANZUL ADRIAN HABIBUN
Keywords: Criminology, Police Trust , Crime Reporting Behavior, Kidapawan
Publisher: Journal of Criminal Justice Studies
Published Date: 2024-12-18
Abstract
The focal point of this study was to determine the significant relationship between police trust and crime reporting behavior in Kidapawan city. This study employed a descriptive correlational study design. The respondents of the study select 60 respondents who are residents of Kidapawan City, aged 18–60 years and they were selected by employing purposive sampling technique. The data collected were analyzed and interpreted using Mean and Standard Deviation and Pearson R Correlation. The results show that the level of police trust is moderate while the level crime reporting behavior in Kidapawan city is high. On the other hand, the test of relationship between variables indicates a statistically significant and positive relationship between police trust and crime reporting behavior.