POLICE HOTLINE AWARENESS AMONG COMMUNITY RESIDENCE OF

THE MUNICIPALITY OF VALENCIA, BOHOL:

A PROPOSED ACTION PLAN

VINCE Y. NOROÑO
JAKE D. MANLANGIT
CARLO P. SALISE
PRINCE JR P. SUMAGANG
NILSON V. SALVALEON
ROUX SIMONE G. TAYONG

COLLEGE OF CRIMINAL JUSTICE

BIT INTERNATIONAL COLLEGE
CITY OF TAGBILARAN
 MARCH 2023POLICE HOTLINE
AWARENESS AMONG COMMUNITY RESIDENCE OF THE
MUNICIPALITY OF VALENCIA, BOHOL:
A PROPOSED ACTION PLAN

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An Undergraduate Thesis Presented to

The Faculty of College of Criminal Justice
BIT International College
City of Tagbilaran

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In Partial fulfillment of the

Requirements for the Degree
Bachelor of Science in Criminology

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VINCE Y. NOROÑO
JAKE D. MANLANGIT
CARLO P. SALISE
NILSON V. SALVALEON
PRINCE JR P. SUMAGANG
ROUX SIMONE G. TAYONG
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APPROVAL SHEET

In partial fulfillment for the requirements for the degree of Bachelor of Science in
Criminology, this thesis entitled “POLICE HOTLINE AWARENESS AMONG
COMMUNITY RESIDENCE OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF VALENCIA, BOHOL: A
PROPOSED ACTION PLAN” prepared and submitted by VINCE Y. NOROÑO,
JAKE D. MANLANGIT, CARLO P. SALISE, NILSON V. SALVALEON, PRINCE
JR P. SUMAGANG and ROUX SIMONE G. TAYONG is hereby recommended for
the admission to oral examination.

MR. ANECITO P. MORENO

Adviser

Approved by the tribunal at the Oral Examination conducted on

_______________ with a grade of______________________.

THE EXAMINING TRIBUNAL

ALMIRA G. LIM LPT, MSCRIM

Chairperson

MR JESSIE G. ALDE, MAED

Member

ANECITO P. MORENO
Member

CHARITO C. CADELIÑA, MAED

Member

Accepted as partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of

Bachelor of Science in Criminology

MRS. IVY G. CALIAO

Dean, College of College of Criminal Justice
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CERTIFICATION OF THESIS ACCEPTABILITY

This thesis entitled “POLICE HOTLINE AWARENESS AMONG

COMMUNITY RESIDENCE OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF VALENCIA, BOHOL: A
PROPOSED ACTION PLAN” prepared and submitted by VINCE Y. NOROÑO,
JAKE D. MANLANGIT, CARLO P. SALISE, NILSON V. SALVALEON , PRINCE
JR P. SUMAGANG and ROUX SIMONE G. TAYONG was carefully reviewed and
found to be acceptable in partial fulfillment for the degree of BACHELOR OF
SCIENCE IN CRIMINOLOGY.

FACULTY REVIEW COMMITTEE

DR. ALMA BELLA B. DIPUTADO, PhD., DPA

Chairman

VALENTINA D. RAMISO, Ph.D.

Member

MS. MA. LILIBETH R. TAGA-AN, MSBA, LLB, LPT

Member
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ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

The researchers are very grateful to GOD ALMIGHTY, who has been the

guiding light in the pursuit of this study.

Appreciation and gratitude are also extended to the following people who

serve as instrument in the realization of this study.

To the adviser, Mr. Anecito P. Moreno , for her constant encouragement

and her guidance which contribute much to this work and for her overwhelming

concern of this academic pursuit driving the researchers to finish this task.

To the respective panel members, namely, MS. ALMIRA G. LIM, LPT,

MSCRIM, Ph.D., MR. JESSIE G. ALDE, MAED, MRS. CHARITO S. CADELIÑA,

MA and ANECITO P. MORENO for their constructive criticisms.

To our beloved parents who give their entire understanding and full support,

financially, morally, spiritually, socially and even intellectually to make this study

possible.

To the respondents who willingly and religiously shared their responses in

answering the questionnaires and to all whom, in one way or another, helped carry

out this undertaking towards success and fulfillment.

The Researchers
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DEDICATION

To God Almighty, for His precious gift of life;

To the relatives for their generosity;

To the parents, for their

undying support; To their friends, for understanding;

To all those who made this work

Possible and in reality.

This labor of love is heartily

Dedicated

The Researchers
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TABLE OF CONTENTS Page

Approval Sheet ………………………………………………………………………… i
Certification of Thesis Acceptability ……………………………………………. ii
Acknowledgement ……………………………………………………………………. iii
Dedication ………………………………………………………………………………. iv
Table of Contents……………………………………………………………………… v
List of Figures…………………………………………………………………………… vi
CHAPTER I. THE PROBLEM AND ITS SCOPE
Rationale ………………………………………………………………………………. 1
Theoretical Background ……………………………………………………….. 3
Theory …………………………………………………………………………… 3
Legal Basis……………………………………………………………………… 6
Related Literature ………………………………………………………………… 8
Related Studies……………………………………………………………………… 11
Conceptual Framework…………………………………………………………. 15
The Problem…………………………………………………………………………… 17
Statement of the Problem………………….…………………………….. 17
Null Hypothesis……………………………………………………………….. 18
Significance of the Study………………………………………………….. 18
Scope and Limitations of the Study……………….…………………… 19
Research Methodology…………………………………………………………… 19
Research Design………………………………………………………………. 19
Research Environment and Subject……………………………………. 20
Research Instrument……………………………………………..…………. 20
Data Gathering Procedure……………………………………………………. 20
Data Analysis………………………………………………………………….….. 21
Statistical Treatment……………………………………………………………. 22
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Definition of Terms ..………………………………..……………………..……….. 23

Organization of the Study…………………………………………………………. 24
Letter Request to Adviser………………………………………………..…... 26
Letter Request for Dissemination of Questionnaire………………….. 27
Questionnaire………………………………………………………………...…... 29
Bibliography………………………………………………………………………... 32
Curriculum Vitae………………………………………………………………….. 34
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LIST OF FIGURES

Figure Title Page

1 Theoretical Framework 5
2 Conceptual Framework 16