Abstract

The Role of Police Media Platforms to Crime Prevention in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

Highlights

  • Media have the potential to play a large role in correcting or preventing social ills, including crime

  • The media can be a strong partner in community- based crime prevention programs, working with families, employers, housing and social service officials and people involved in planning leisure activities ( International Center for the Prevention of crime, 2008)

  • Objectives of the Study The main objective of this study is to examine the role of police media (Ethiopian Broadcasting Corporation’s television 2 and Addis Lisan FM 96.3 Radio ‘Addis Police programs’) to crime prevention

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Introduction

Media have the potential to play a large role in correcting or preventing social ills, including crime. They are in a position to investigate corruption, challenge the legitimacy of laws, institutions and authorities, and participate or act as a catalyst, in the movement toward a healthier society. Their role as an antagonist to government and authority does not, mean that they cannot cooperate with political institutions in crime prevention and education programs. The media can be a strong partner in community- based crime prevention programs, working with families, employers, housing and social service officials and people involved in planning leisure activities ( International Center for the Prevention of crime, 2008)

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