Professional Doctorate Thesis
Transformational Leadership and Community Trust-Building: A Framework for Strenghtening Integrity Public Confidence in the Philippine National Police
by PCol. Wilson L. Doromal
Research Overview
This dissertation provides an in-depth examination of how leadership practices within the Philippine National Police (PNP) shape organizational integrity and public trust. It focuses on the role of transformational leadership as a strategic approach to addressing long-standing challenges in policing, including public skepticism, perceived corruption, and gaps in accountability. The study situates these issues within the broader context of democratic governance, emphasizing that effective law enforcement depends not only on operational efficiency but also on legitimacy and community confidence.
Using a mixed-methods research design, the study combines quantitative surveys and qualitative insights from police officers and community members to assess leadership behaviors, perceptions of fairness, and levels of trust. It draws on transformational leadership theory, procedural justice theory, and social capital theory to explain how leadership influences both internal police culture and external relationships with the public. The findings highlight that while reform initiatives and leadership improvements exist, traditional command-and-control approaches still dominate, limiting the impact of these reforms.
Overall, the dissertation offers a comprehensive and culturally grounded framework for strengthening integrity and rebuilding trust in the PNP. By integrating leadership development, ethical governance, and community engagement with Filipino values, it presents a practical roadmap for transforming policing into a more transparent, accountable, and community-oriented institution.