Digital Transformation in Public Safety Education: An Assessment of Institutional Readiness and Strategic Alignment at the Philippine Public Safety College

This study assesses institutional readiness and strategic alignment of the Philippine Public Safety College in transitioning into a smart campus through the development of a centralized student-officers information system (CSOIS). Using a quantitative-descriptive research design, data were collected from 308 respondents, including heads of offices, subject matter experts, and student-officers. Reliability of the instrument was confirmed (Cronbach’s α = .827). Findings reveal that the profile of a smart campus, in terms of data collection, integrity, retention, access, privacy, and security, is highly acceptable (M = 3.59). However, the current state of the information system was rated only acceptable (M = 2.93), indicating gaps in administrative support and progress tracking. The process of information system integration was perceived as moderately effective (M = 2.96). The CSOIS was positively evaluated (M = 3.44), particularly in efficiency and data accessibility, but concerns remain in analytics and consistency. The study proposes a policy framework to formalize integration of the CSOIS, ensuring data-driven decision-making, compliance with privacy standards, and institutional readiness for digital transformation. Implications for higher education in public safety training are discussed.