October 15, 2025 | Baguio Central University – College of Criminal Justice Education (BCU-CCJE)
By Lara Nicole G. Antonio
In a collective effort to strengthen discipline and uphold professionalism within the ranks of future law enforcers, the CCJE Student Government Organization SGO and on-duty criminology Class Mandarasig interns, under the supervision of OIC Dean Beca May Pidlao-Palitayan, conducted a surprise inspection among criminology students on October 15, 2025 (Wednesday).
The initiative aimed to ensure that students adhere to the standards of proper grooming, decorum, and discipline expected of aspiring members of the law enforcement community. The inspection covered uniforms, identification cards, and classroom conduct—reinforcing the core values of respect, accountability, and self-discipline that are essential in the field of criminology.
Operation Kultap was done among male criminology students with too long hair or those that is not prescribed. Operation KULTAP (Kumilos Upang Labanan ang Talamak na Paglabag) is aimed at reinforcing discipline through the enforcement of grooming standards among criminology students. The operation involves the inspection of male students’ haircuts, ensuring compliance with the prescribed 2×3 haircut—a standard that reflects neatness, uniformity, and respect for institutional policies. During the operation, students found with hair longer than the prescribed length underwent immediate corrective action, where portions of their hair were trimmed as a reminder of adherence to proper grooming.
More than a disciplinary measure, Operation KULTAP serves as a formative activity to cultivate self-discipline, accountability, and respect for rules—qualities essential in preparing students for future service in law enforcement. For the female students, they were reminded to neatly put their hair in a bun.
OIC Dean Beca May Pidlao-Palitayan emphasized that discipline is the foundation of every effective law enforcer. “To prepare students for law enforcement, we must begin by instilling discipline within themselves. The practice of order, respect, and accountability starts here, within the halls of the college, before it is tested in the field.”
The surprise inspection reflects the college’s continuous effort to nurture integrity and responsibility among its students—values that mirror the professional conduct required in the service of justice and public safety.
This practice of the CCJE aligns with the principles of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), particularly SDG 16 – Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions and SDG 4 – Quality Education. By instilling discipline, accountability, and respect for rules among criminology students, the college strengthens its role in shaping ethical, responsible, and service-oriented future law enforcers. Through initiatives like Operation KULTAP and regular discipline inspections, CCJE demonstrates that building a just and peaceful society begins with quality education founded on order and integrity.
The activity concluded with a reminder that discipline is not punishment, but preparation—an enduring principle that molds every criminology student into a responsible and honorable future public servant.