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Title:
Effectiveness of Police Mobile Patrol on Burglary Incidents in Martinez Subdivision, Mati City

Authors:
Nonilito O. Carpio, Ph.D., Aqim M. Anquiles, Fel Jan Kenny N. Cannas and Dennis B. Cadangdang

Journal: International Journal of Social Science and Economic Research (IJSSER)
ISSN: 2455-8834
Volume: 10
Issue: 9
Publication Date: September 2025
DOI: 10.46609/IJSSER.2025.v10i09.036

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Nonilito O. Carpio, Ph.D., Aqim M. Anquiles, Fel Jan Kenny N. Cannas and Dennis B. Cadangdang
Davao Oriental State University, Philippines

MLA 8
Carpio, Nonilito O., et al. "Effectiveness of Police Mobile Patrol on Burglary Incidents in Martinez Subdivision, Mati City." Int. j. of Social Science and Economic Research, vol. 10, no. 9, Sept. 2025, pp. 4252-4273, doi.org/10.46609/IJSSER.2025.v10i09.036. Accessed Sept. 2025.
APA 6
Carpio, N., Anquiles, A., Cannas, F., & Cadangdang, D. (2025, September). Effectiveness of Police Mobile Patrol on Burglary Incidents in Martinez Subdivision, Mati City. Int. j. of Social Science and Economic Research, 10(9), 4252-4273. Retrieved from https://doi.org/10.46609/IJSSER.2025.v10i09.036
Chicago
Carpio, Nonilito O., Aqim M. Anquiles, Fel Jan Kenny N. Cannas, and Dennis B. Cadangdang. "Effectiveness of Police Mobile Patrol on Burglary Incidents in Martinez Subdivision, Mati City." Int. j. of Social Science and Economic Research 10, no. 9 (September 2025), 4252-4273. Accessed September, 2025. https://doi.org/10.46609/IJSSER.2025.v10i09.036.

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ABSTRACT:
This study investigates the effectiveness of police mobile patrol on burglary incidents in Martinez Subdivision, Mati City, focusing to ascertain the effectiveness of mobile patrol in relation to burglary incidents. The study analyzes data collected through surveys and recorded data to assess various aspects of visibility, deterrence, and time response, and their frequency of burglary incidents in terms of number of complaints, cases file in court, and number of apprehensions. The findings reveal positive perceptions among respondents regarding the effectiveness of police mobile patrol on burglary incidents. Respondents recognize the role of effectiveness of police mobile patrol on burglary Incidents in visibility, deterrence, and time response on reducing and preventing burglary incidents. Recognizing these aspects, enhances patrol effectiveness through coordinated efforts of police mobile patrols in safeguarding communities and effectively reducing burglary incidents. Recommendations are provided for enhancing the effectiveness of police mobile patrol on burglary incidents in Martinez Subdivision, Mati City, including Local Government Units, Mati City Police Station, Residents of Martinez Subdivision, and Future Researchers. These findings contribute to a deeper understanding of the effectiveness of police mobile patrol in preventing burglary incidents and identify strategies for improving law enforcement efforts in Martinez Subdivision, Mati City.

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