KEY POINTS:


 Community Policing plays a pivotal role in building trust, fostering collaboration, and enhancing public safety by promoting proactive engagement and problem-solving within local communities.

 Community-focused initiative in the Barangays of Sto. Tomas City has resulted in increased community cohesion improved communication between residents and authorities, and a heightened sense of collective responsibility for maintaining security.

 To optimize the effectiveness of the PSB Program it is recommended to conduct regular PSB meetings, enhance information sharing between police and barangay officials, and provide ongoing training to PSB officers on community outreach and problem-solving skills.