Abstract

In any cultural setting, traditional leaders’ (TL) as a role model in the society have distinct influence in the society, particularly in establishing safety and security especially at times of a situational crisis like a terror attack. Their perceptions towards a particular incidence such as process of investigating crimes are being respected. This study aimed at describing and correlating the process of investigating crimes to the level of worriedness as perceived by traditional leaders in the context of Meranao culture in the Philippines. TL perceived crime scene investigation as very important and crime scene preservation as moderately important. The processes of investigating crimes have a significant relationship with the social safety. TL role is a factor in enhancing local peace and order.