Added Value To Security Building Design Case Study: Police Station In Malaysia

Abstract

The existence of any security and crime issues will involve the existence of a police station. The presence of a police station in any particular area can bring a sense of security and also protected feelings for a person. Indirectly, a police station is also considered as capable of reflecting the level of concern and sensitivity of the government and authorities to ensure the safety of every individual, community, and nation. This study aims to identify the architectural design of Malaysian police stations are following the current standard operating procedures (SOP) and the requirements of the Royal Malaysia Police (RMP / Polis Diraja Malaysia - PDRM). A police station is the primary logistics for the operation of the RMP in addressing crime and security issues. The study involved a mixed methodology that started with a thorough review of journal articles, inspecting the guidelines and technical reports, distributing questionnaires, and conducting semi-structured interviews and field observations (case study). Nine (9) police stations in three (3) Malaysian states with high crime index, namely Johor, Selangor, and Pulau Pinang, were chosen as the case study subjects. This study found that the design of a police station (in Malaysia) must be aware and understand the needs of the end-users (i.e., RMP) so that the police station built can elevate the efficiency of the RMP security services.