Chapter 3

RESULTS

This chapter presents the findings and discussions of the data gathered

from the survey conducted by the researcher involving two hundred (200)

residence of Barangay Olympog who served as respondents of the study.

Impact of Curfew Hours Ordinance to Community Safety of Barangay

Olympog

As shown in Table 1 shows the responses of the 200 respondents

surveyed about how the curfew hours ordinance impacts the community safety of

Barangay Olympog residents. With a general mean of 4.01 which means the

effects are often observed, it showed a positive image of how the implementation

of curfew hours ordinance impacts the residents of Barangay Olympog.

One notable finding of the impact of the implementation of the curfew hour

ordinance is the high mean in some indicators such as it facilitates better

utilization of law enforcement resources in addressing community safety

concerns, provides a safer environment for children and adolescents to grow and

to develop, encourage the residents to be more vigilant and proactive in reporting

suspicious activities, and promotes healthier nighttime routines and sleep habits

among residents. These elements illustrate curfew regulations' numerous

advantages, which extend beyond simply restricting evening activity.

In addition, the residents of Barangay Olympog often believe that the

implementation of the said ordinance contributes to a more peaceful and

harmonious living environment for residents; it effectively addresses concerns

related to underage drinking and substance abuse; it helps law enforcement

authorities in Barangay Olympog better manage and control public safety issues;

it positively contributes to community safety where it effectively reduces

instances of crime and violence; and it promotes a sense of order and discipline

among the youth in Barangay Olympog.

Although averages show encouraging trends, there are areas that can still

be improved. The lowest mean score for fostering a stronger sense of community

cohesion among residents of Barangay Olympog suggests that there may be

room for enhancing community engagement and involvement in the

implementation and enforcement of these ordinances.

Generally, the results of this study provide vital insights into how curfew

regulations affect the security in Barangay Olympog. These findings not only

demonstrate that the regulations assist reduce crime and improve overall safety,

but they also highlight the need of integrating resident opinion when making

suggestions to create or enforce them. This study's findings are valuable for

improving the local population's quality of life.

Table 1
Item Mean Description

The implementation of curfew hours in Barangay

1 Olympog positively contributes to community safety where
4.03 Often
it effectively reduces instances of crime and violence
The curfew hours ordinances encourage the residents of
2 Barangay Olympog to be more vigilant and proactive in 4.15 Often
reporting suspicious activities.

3 The curfew hours ordinances promotes a sense of order 3.98 Often

and discipline among the youth in Barangay Olympog.

The Curfew hour’s ordinance helps law enforcement

4 authorities in Barangay Olympog better manage and
4.02 Often
control public safety issues.

The curfew hours ordinances fosters a stronger sense of

5 community cohesion among residents of Barangay
3.68 Often
Olympog.

The Curfew hours ordinances provides a safer

6 environment for children and adolescents to grow and to
4.15 Often
develop in Barangay Olympog.

The curfew hours ordinances effectively addresses

7 concerns related to underage drinking and substance
3.79 Often
abuse in Barangay Olympog.

The curfew hours ordinances promotes healthier

8 nighttime routines and sleep habits among residents of
4.14 Often
Barangay Olympog.

The curfew hours ordinances facilitates better utilization of

9 law enforcement resources in addressing community
4.25 Always
safety concerns in Barangay Olympog.

The curfew hours ordinances contributes to a more

10 peaceful and harmonious living environment for residents
3.97 Often
of Barangay Olympog
Weighted Mean 4.01 Often
The Impact of Curfew Hours Ordinance to Community Safety of Barangay
Olympog
Proposed Intervention Program

This section presents the ideas and concepts for the proposed

intervention program.

I. TITLE:

The program will be called “COSEC Program: Community Safety Education

Campaigns Program”

II. PROGRAM DESCRIPTION:

This program is made according to the results of the gathered data from

the residence of Barangay Olympog. This program aims to increase

awareness and understanding of the curfew ordinances within the community

of Barangay Olympog.

III. RATIONALE:

The COSEC Program is designed to raise awareness and understanding

of curfew ordinances. By educating residents about the purpose and benefits

of these ordinances, we aim to promote a safer community environment,

prevent crime, and foster positive living development.

IV. OBJECTIVES:

This Community Engagement Program attempts to:

1. Increase awareness and understanding of curfew ordinances to

promote community safety and foster compliance among residents

in Barangay Olympog.
 V. PLAN OF ACTION

Proposed Intervention Program from the findings of the Study

Title: “Community Safety Education Campaigns Program”

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 Chapter 4
DISCUSSION

This chapter summarizes the findings and formulates recommendations

based on the gathered data for the study.

The impact of the curfew hour ordinance stands as a significant milestone,

as evidenced by its multifaceted impact across various domains. By imposing

structured curfew hours, law enforcement agencies are empowered to

strategically deploy their personnel and assets, thereby enhancing their ability to

address and mitigate potential risks and threats to public safety.

In this study, it was found out that curfew hours’ ordinances facilitate better

utilization of law enforcement resources in addressing community safety

concerns in Barangay Olympog because by establishing clear parameters for

when minors should be off the streets and safely at home, these ordinances

enable law enforcement agencies to focus their efforts and allocate resources

more effectively during critical periods of vulnerability, such as late at night or

early in the morning.

The study supports these findings the impact of curfew hour ordinances in

Barangay Olympog empowers law enforcement officials to proactively patrol and

monitor areas where minors are likely to congregate, thereby deterring potential

criminal activity and promoting a safer environment for all residents. As to the

perception of youths towards the programs provided by barangay officials for

those who breach the curfew ordinance, it appears that these programs do not

serve as an effective deterrent. The data collected suggests that the youths do

not fear the potential consequences they may face because the barangay
officials do not impose sanctions on apprehended violators. Instead of deterring

them, the offenders seem to disregard the programs, viewing them as

insignificant (Carpio, 2020).

Adhering to curfews tends to steer teenagers away from trouble because

the likelihood of engaging in criminal activities or risky behavior increases later in

the evening, especially when parental supervision diminishes. Imposing youth

curfews can help to solve these problems, as they keep young people off the

street, and therefore out oftrouble, and prevent them from congregating in the

hours of darkness (Kline,2011).

The findings offer the curfew hours’ ordinances encourage the residents of

Barangay Olympog to be more vigilant and proactive in reporting suspicious

activities. Curfews play a crucial role in instilling a sense of discipline by helping

teens establish and adhere to a routine, thereby fostering the development of

essential time management skills that they will carry into adulthood. Furthermore,

the enforcement of curfews aids teenagers in maintaining a healthy sleep

schedule, promoting improved focus and alertness in school. This, in turn, may

translate into enhanced academic performance, potentially resulting in better

grades (Anderson, 2016).

Moreover, the curfew hours’ ordinances promote healthier nighttime

routines and sleep habits among residents of Barangay Olympog, that this also

connected to the prevention against juvenile delinquency, once kids areout of

their homes late at night, they will be no longer protected under the family

environment. With this, they are more vulnerable to crimes and other criminal
acts. It was also mentioned of disadvantages and it included being oppressive

parenting, false security, hindrance to maturity and job opportunityissues. The

imposition of curfew for teenagers will disable the ability of kidsgetting involved in

the management of the home. Similarly, in the control of parents, keeping

teenagers at parent’s care while they are underage will enable them to set

boundaries in life. This is oneof the reasons why teenagers under 18 are called

dependents or minors due to the need of mature people or fully grown individuals

to look after them (Wilson et al., 2016).

The impact of curfew regulations on the spatial distribution of crime is

evident, as supported by various scholars in the literature. Both curfew hours and

other limitations on time and space have been associated with a decrease in

criminal incidents, particularly within urban settings. This research underscores

the effectiveness of targeted deterrent strategies, aligning with the rationale

behind Barangay Olympog's implementation of curfew laws (Hipp et al., 2017).

Moreover, it is suggested by emphasizing the establishment of credibility

and trust through community-focused policing emerges as a pivotal element in

effective crime prevention strategies. Extensive research underscores the

significance of a collaborative approach that actively involves community

members in decision-making processes and fosters transparent communication

channels between law enforcement agencies and the public. Consequently, the

implementation of data-driven crime prevention strategies, such as the

community policing program, assumes paramount importance. Such initiatives

aim to meticulously analyze crime data to discern patterns and tailor

interventions to address specific safety concerns (Lum & Koper, 2017;

Rosenbaum, 2018).

Conclusions

Based on the findings of the study, the following conclusions were made:

The common impact of curfew hours’ ordinances observes often

because it facilitates better utilization of law enforcement resources in

addressing community safety concerns and to be more vigilant and proactive in

reporting suspicious activities.

Since the respondents observes the common impact curfew hours’

ordinances fosters a stronger sense of community cohesion among residents of

Barangay Olympog, COSEC Program: Community Safety Education

Campaigns Program is proposed to promote a safer community environment,

prevent crime, and foster positive youth development.

Recommendations

From the conclusions made for the study, the following recommendations

were sought:

Through regular community meetings and collaboration with local

organizations and leaders, community involvement and participation in the

development and enforcement of curfew ordinances can be achieved. This may

help improve community cohesion.

Make sure curfew ordinances are always and fairly followed by police

officers. To make this happen, officers may get enough training, clear
communication of expectations, and engagement of residents in finding answers

to their concerns and building trust.

Create awareness amongst members of the public about the rationale and

advantages of having curfew bylaws. Enforcers may employ different avenues of

communication; including social media, and provisions of education during

community gathering.
 Appendix A
Data Result

Frequencies

Statistics
Responses
N Valid 200
Missing 0

Responses
Cumulative
Frequency Percent Valid Percent Percent
Valid 1.30 1 .5 .5 .5
1.50 1 .5 .5 1.0
2.00 2 1.0 1.0 2.0
2.70 2 1.0 1.0 3.0
3.00 3 1.5 1.5 4.5
3.40 2 1.0 1.0 5.5
3.50 5 2.5 2.5 8.0
3.60 2 1.0 1.0 9.0
3.70 10 5.0 5.0 14.0
3.80 58 29.0 29.0 43.0
4.00 51 25.5 25.5 68.5
4.40 37 18.5 18.5 87.0
4.60 10 5.0 5.0 92.0
5.00 16 8.0 8.0 100.0
Total 200 100.0 100.0

Descriptives

Descriptive Statistics
 N Minimum Maximum Mean Std. Deviation
Responses 200 1.30 5.00 4.0145 .54408
Valid N (listwise) 200

0.5% --- 134 respondents

= 200

SD = .54408