Philippine National Police Training and the Utilization of Less-Lethal Weapon

This research focused on the effectiveness of the training on less-lethal weapons and the efficiency of their utilization among the uniformed personnel of Philippine National Police in Cavite City. In terms of training design and content, training delivery and methodology, and the degree of efficiency in their use in the field operations in terms of application and outcome, this study evaluated the effectiveness of training on less-lethal weapons. It also identified significant differences and relationship among these variables. Participants in the study were 73 uniformed personnel from the Cavite City Police Station. It used a quantitative research design, specifically descriptive correlational and comparative. The researchers changed and adjusted the research tool and validated by experts. Based to the results, training on less-lethal weapons was generally seen as effective in terms of both training design and delivery, and field operation also proved to be effective in terms of usage efficiency. However, when categorized by years of service, no significant difference was discovered. On the other hand, a significant relationship between utilization efficiency and training efficacy was discovered, suggesting that they impact and influence one another. Finally, the Philippine National Police personnel's training effectiveness and use of less-lethal weapons has been improved through the proposal of a sustainable development program called "SAFEFORCE: Sustainable Advancement for Effective and Fair Operational Response through Continues Education."

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Philippine National Police, Effectiveness of Training, Utilization of Less-Lethal Weapon

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