Crisis Management Skills and Competence-Perspective of Philippine National Police

Abstract

Aims: This study aims to address a gap in existing literature by exploring between Crisis Management Skills and Competence of Philippine National Police. Study Design:  This researched employed descriptive predictor approach that focuses on examining the Crisis Management Skill and Competence of Philippine National Police. Place and Duration of Study: Sample: This study was conducted In Davao City specifically Police Station 8 Toril, Police Station 17 Baliok and Police Station 3 Talomo from School Year 2022to 2023. Methodology: This research included 50 respondents 20 in Police Station 8,15 in Police Station 17 and also 15 in Police Station 3 and utilized convenient sampling technique. Results: The study's results indicate a very high level of crisis management skills among the respondents, with planning skills, communication skills, and organizing skills all scoring very high. In addition, the competence of PNP personnel in negotiation of hostage taking, handling VAWC and child abuse cases, and first responder procedures on bomb threats is also perceived as very high. This suggests that PNP personnel possess the necessary skills and capabilities to effectively handle various crisis situations, including hostage negotiations, cases of violence and abuse, and bomb threats. A regression analysis was conducted to assess the influence of crisis management skills on PNP competence. The results revealed a moderate influence between the variables, with an R value of 0.415. The model summary indicated that 17.30 percent of the variation in PNP competence is explained by the regression model, suggesting that crisis management skills have a significant impact on PNP competence. Specifically, the planning skills indicator was found to significantly influence PNP competence, with a one-unit increase in planning skills leading to a 0.329 increase in PNP competence. Conclusion: The study concludes that the Philippine National Police (PNP) personnel exhibit very high crisis management skills and competence, with planning skills being the most influential domain on their competence. This indicates their proficiency in handling various crisis situations and maintaining a high standard of service quality. The PNP personnel are highly competent in negotiating hostage situations, handling cases of violence and abuse, and responding to bomb threats, highlighting their commitment to public safety. The study also found a positive influence between planning skills and competence in some areas, but communication and organizing skills showed weak or non-significant influence in the examined areas.