Women in the Philippine National Police

Abstract

This  study involved 48 women respondents who work in the Philippine National Police in Ilocos Sur. Most of them are married and young with ages ranging from 25-29; graduates of BS Criminology; and are receiving less than 10,000 pesos per month. Most of their husbands are also employed in the PNP and their children's ages range from 1-4 years old. Most ofthem work as Police Officer I concentrating on WCP, investigatory, and FJGAP activities. They occupy permanent positions and receive benefits corresponding to their kind of promotion. In terms of participation in decision-making, the respondents give information when asked. Their administrators, however, make the actual decisions in the areas of recruitment, appointment, promotion, granting of fringe benefits, establishment of new programs, and membership in administrative councils. In terms of involvement in decision-making, the respondents are involved as part of a group. They are often involved in some functions of management especially in the promotion of the organization's goals and objectives and in the identification of problems, alternative plans and strategies, needs, and resources. In terms of involvement in investigatory activities, the respondents perceive that they are highly involved and are sent to trainings to enhance their investigatory skills. Most of the respondents give high regard to their belongingness in the PNP as an organization. Age highly influences the level of participation and involvement of the respondents which means that women in the PNP perform well at a young age. Civil status is related to level of participation and type of involvement in the PNP; however, it does not influence managerial functions, investigatory activities, and organization. Based on the findings of the study, the researchers advance the following recommendations: the Philippine National Police should enhance its existing programs of providing stability and security to its employees and their families since the policewomen are prone to job-related injuries and accidents; there should also be mandatory program.