Abstract: This descriptive documentary research is a critical analysis of crime incidence in the Province Guimaras, from 2007-2009. The factors that tend to the commission of these crimes and the implications of these findings to law enforcers and school managers were the focus of this investigation. The statistical tools used were the frequency count, percentage, ranking and the mean. The respondents were classified according to personal attributes and personal life. The most prevalent crimes committed were crimes against person followed by crimes against public order and crimes against moral and personal property. The factors that most influenced the commission of crimes were alcoholism, followed by media-exposure-violent crimes and peer influence. There were no significant differences in the factors influencing the commission of crimes when classified according to variables. Findings implied that police personnel need peace education which encourages values of compassion, caring and cooperation with their fellow citizens. Some of the preventive measures that should be exercised by the police force would have to possess the right values and attitudes in dealing with their constituents, so that they could get their respect. Examining the home and family life could be a solution. Findings also implied the need to curb
Keywords: Crime Incidence, Law Enforcement, School Managers.
Title: FACTORS RELATED TO CRIME INCIDENCE IN THE PROVINCE OF GUIMARAS. IMPLICATIONS TO LAW ENFORCERS AND SCHOOL MANAGERS
Author: Erly M. Martir
International Journal of Interdisciplinary Research and Innovations
ISSN 2348-1218 (print), ISSN 2348-1226 (online)
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