Police Officer Performance Research Articles

Pengaruh Beban Kerja dan Stres Kerja terhadap Kinerja Anggota Satuan lalu Lintas Kepolisian Resor Kota Samarinda

This study aims to analyze the influence of workload and work stress on the performance of the Traffic Unit members of the Samarinda City Police Resort. The method used is a quantitative survey by distributing questionnaires to 129 traffic unit members selected from a population of 190 members using the Slovin formula. Data analysis was conducted using SPSS for validity, reliability, and multiple linear regression tests. The results of the study indicate that workload and work stress have a significant impact on the performance of police officers. Well-managed workload and effectively addressed work stress can enhance the performance of the members. The implications of this study emphasize the importance of workload and stress management programs, time management training, and a supportive work environment to improve the performance and well-being of police officers.

ASSESSING THE IMPACT OF SUPERVISION AND MANAGEMENT TRAINING ON POLICE OFFICER PERFORMANCE AT NKURENKURU POLICE STATION

This research explores the impact of supervision and management training on the performance of police officers at Nkurenkuru Police Station, focusing on improving law enforcement effectiveness. Conducted in the Kavango West Region of Namibia, the study aims to understand how training programs influence personnel performance. Qualitative research methods were employed, using semi-structured interviews and thematic analysis for data interpretation. The findings highlight a complex relationship between supervision and management training and police officer performance. While acknowledging some positive impacts of the training, the study identifies various obstacles that hinder its full effectiveness. These challenges include resource limitations, lack of follow-up support, administrative burdens, resistance to change, inadequate integration of training, and heavy workloads. The study suggests the importance of a comprehensive approach to supervision and management training tailored to the needs of law enforcement agencies. Recommendations include customising training programs, increasing participant engagement, and establishing consistent follow-up mechanisms. These insights are not only relevant to Nkurenkuru Police Station but also offer valuable lessons for law enforcement agencies worldwide seeking to optimise their performance through effective training strategies.

Does physical effort affect the cognitive performance of police officers?

BACKGROUND: The duty of police officers involves cognitive processes, furthermore, the firearm is usually preceded by foot pursuit, so it's important to understand whether physical exertion affects police officers' cognitive performance. We aimed to evaluate if physical exertion impacts cognitive performance in police officers. METHODS: The sample consisted of 14 male police officers. Inhibitory control was assessed using a version of the Stroop test before and after physical exertion. The response time (RT) and accuracy were used for the analysis. The Stroop effect was also measured. Participants were instructed to run a ~300 m on the simulated circuit of foot chase. Statistical tests were used to compare RT and accuracy. RESULTS: There was no change from pre- to post-exertion in RT and accuracy for congruent (all ps>0.62), neutral (all ps>0.77), or incongruent trials (all ps>0.15) of the Stroop test as well as the Stroop interference when considering RT (p=0.594) or accuracy (p=0.826). CONCLUSIONS: There was no effect of physical effort on the cognitive performance of police officers.

The Mediating Effects of Emotional Intellingence and Training on Performance of Uganda Police Force

The study aimed to investigate the mediating effects of training and EI on the performance of UPF officers with specific reference to analyzing the: effect of training on the performance of UPF officers; effect of EI on the performance of UPF officers.; mediating effect of EI on the relationship between training and performance of UPF officers and; the mediating effect of training on the relationship between EI and performance of UPF officers. This study used a cross-sectional study design with quantitative methods on the officers. By Krejcie & Morgan (1970) a sample of 139 was selected from a population of 290. The study employed a combination of quantitative data collection methods and objectives examined using linear regression models and mediation was carried out using Hayes Process Macro analysis in SPSS22. The null hypothesis that there is a significant positive effect of officer training on the performance of officers and when training is improved, performance will automatically improve was accepted. The null hypothesis that there is a significant positive effect of training on the performance of police officers was accepted (β = 0.207; p<0.05); the null hypothesis that there is a significant positive effect of EI on the performance of officers (β = 0.528; p<0.05) was accepted. Secondly, the null hypothesis that there existed a FULL mediating effect of EI in the relationship between training and officer performance was accepted. In conclusion, UPF should improve the training and also improve their recruitment screening process so as to hire emotionally intelligent officers.

Dampak Stress Kerja Terhadap Kesejahteraan Mental Anggota Kepolisian

In general, the performance of police officers will not always increase, but sometimes the performance of police officers also decreases due to excessive work stress. This gives rise to various impacts, one of which will have an impact on the mental well-being of police officers. The aim of this research is to determine the impact of work stress on the mental well-being of police officers. This type of research is qualitative research, while for data collection this research uses literature studies. The results of this research show that work stress has a social and psychological impact on the mental well-being of individual police officers who carry out their duties. The importance of managing workload and social support from superiors and co-workers is one of the influential factors in managing the impact of work stress and increasing job satisfaction.

The Influence of Emotional Intelligence and Individual Characteristics on Police Employee Performance of Deli Tua Police Officers, Indonesia

The problem of this research is that the performance of police officers is still not optimal in dealing with work stress and pressure, handling conflicts well, or communicating effectively within the scope of work and society where the duties and responsibilities faced by police officers are often heavy and full of pressure. If employees cannot manage stress well, they can experience physical and mental fatigue, which can impact their performance in handling daily tasks. This study aimed to determine both simultaneously and partially the influence of emotional intelligence and individual characteristics on the performance of police employees. The method used is quantitative descriptive using secondary data by distributing questionnaires, processed using the SPSS application with multiple linear regression techniques. The findings of this research are that there is an influence between emotional intelligence and individual characteristics on the performance of police employees both in partial and simultaneous terms. The implication of this research is that emotional intelligence helps police employees manage stress better, remain calm under pressure, and face stressful situations without losing self-control. These emotional and personality aspects play a key role in ensuring effective public services and creating positive relationships with the public.

Personality Traits and Job Performance of Police: A Systematic Literature Review

This paper's primary focus lies in the examination of the correlation between personality traits and job performance within the specific realm of law enforcement, with a particular emphasis on the police force. Policing holds a crucial role within the broader criminal justice system, and it is marked by unique challenges, including the significant stress and pressures faced by police officers during their duties. Over recent years, scholarly interest in exploring various facets of policing has grown. The overarching objective of this paper is to conduct a systematic review and meta-analysis of existing literature about personality traits and their interplay with job performance within the context of police work. To achieve this, the study employs the PRISMA methodology and conducts comprehensive searches within reputable databases, namely Scopus and Web of Science, covering the period from 2000 to 2023. By undertaking this research, the aim is to furnish valuable insights into how personality traits impact the job performance of police officers. These findings have the potential to offer meaningful contributions to the enhancement of law enforcement practices and the formulation of more effective policies within the field of policing.

Attitude Towards Knowledge Sharing as a Mediator in Understanding the Impact of Extrinsic Motivation, Intrinsic Motivation, Other Motivations, and OCB on the Performance of Police Officers

Leaders are crucial in influencing members' motivation and improving organizational performance. In the National Police, member performance is vital to maintaining public trust. Motivations such as expected corporate rewards and satisfaction in knowledge sharing can influence knowledge-sharing behavior. Other factors, including confidence, leadership, and information technology, affect members' knowledge-sharing abilities. Organizational Citizenship Behavior (OCB) reflects members' commitment and positive contribution to the organization and is closely related to motivation and knowledge sharing. Therefore, improving performance through motivation, knowledge sharing, and OCB is crucial in the National Police, which upholds public security and order. This study investigates the role of attitude towards knowledge sharing in linking motivation, OCB, and Polri members' performance in Southeast Sulawesi. By doing so, we hope to improve the service and image of the National Police. The literature review includes the Knowledge-Based View (KBV), which stresses the importance of knowledge in creating a competitive advantage. The Social Exchange Theory (SET) views employee behaviors as the result of social exchange and knowledge sharing.Extrinsic and intrinsic motivation are central to knowledge-sharing behavior, whereas OCB includes voluntary behavior that supports organizations. The research was conducted at the Regional Police Office of Southeast Sulawesi Province, involving members of the National Police. The study lasted for four months, with a sample of 338 people. Data was collected through questionnaires and interviews. The results of data analysis using the Structural Equation Model (SEM) method show that extrinsic motivation, intrinsic motivation, and other motivational factors influence knowledge-sharing attitudes in organizations. Organizational civic behavior also affects knowledge-sharing attitudes. The relationship between Motivation, OCB, and performance of members of the National Police is not direct, but instead through the mediation of knowledge-sharing attitudes. Therefore, knowledge-sharing is a crucial factor linking motivation and behavior with significant performance outcomes in the context of the National Police, supporting the effectiveness of such organizations in maintaining public security and order.

Cool under fire: Psychopathic personality traits and decision making in law-enforcement-oriented populations.

Compared with other jobs, the law enforcement profession is a high-stakes occupation that has the potential to greatly impact public safety, and officers must face daily dangers not experienced in other professions. Previous research indicates that many law enforcement officers exhibit varying degrees of psychopathic traits, which suggests that it may be useful to examine police officer performance, specifically proxies of excessive use of force, through the lens of the triarchic psychopathy domains. We predicted that high boldness and high meanness would be associated with greater justification of excessive use of force, whereas low boldness, high meanness, and high disinhibition would relate to greater errors in high-stakes decision making ("trigger bias"). We employed criterion profile analysis to elucidate optimal profile configurations in both law enforcement and undergraduate samples in relation to justification of use-of-force scenarios and decision making in high-pressure situations (i.e., police officer's dilemma shooter task). In general, combinations of triarchic psychopathy traits accounted for similar variance in performance criteria as individual psychopathy trait domains. In particular, trait elevations in meanness were associated with ratings of unjustified-use-of-force vignettes, and disinhibition was associated with commission errors on the shooter task (although effect sizes were small for the latter). The findings of this study support the conceptual validity of the separate dimensions of the triarchic psychopathy model and substantiate the moderate utility of personality indicators (e.g., antagonism, difficulties with impulse control) in relation to career-related performance in law enforcement. (PsycInfo Database Record (c) 2023 APA, all rights reserved).

The future of green policing: A Delphi-based forecast of sustainability indicators for law enforcers

The environment holds a vital position within the framework of sustainable development, serving as the foundation upon which social and economic progress relies. However, its vulnerability and the market failures resulting from its degradation pose significant challenges to achieving sustainability. This study was conducted to gain valuable insights into the present and future performance of police officers concerning their role in advancing environmental sustainability. As a result of the consensus among the experts, a total of thirty (30) forecasted sustainability indicators for Green Policing were generated. These indicators represent the combined perspectives and agreements of the experts regarding the essential elements and factors involved in the implementation of Green Policing practices. The indicators are categorized into four themes that emerged from the analysis: Green Police Operations, Green Behavior and Awareness, Environmental Law Enforcement, and Community Partnerships and Engagement. These themes provide a comprehensive framework for guiding and assessing the implementation of Green Policing initiatives in various contexts. In light of these findings, it is strongly recommended that law enforcement agencies operating in the SOCCSKSARGEN region integrate these identified sustainability indicators into their Green Policing strategies. By doing so, they can effectively align their practices with the principles of environmental sustainability and contribute to the overall advancement of Green Policing initiatives. Recognizing the interdependencies and taking concerted actions to address these issues, societies can pave the way for a more resilient and harmonious relationship with the environment, fostering a sustainable future for generations to come.

ТРЕНИНГ РАЗВИТИЯ САМООБЛАДАНИЯ КАК ЛИЧНОСТНОГО РЕСУРСА ПРЕОДОЛЕНИЯ ПРОФЕССИОНАЛЬНОГО ВЫГОРАНИЯ

The stressfulness of the performance of district police officers causes the occurrence of a syndrome of professional burnout of employees. In this regard, special measures of psychological and pedagogical support for the development of self-control are required as one of the main personal resources for the prevention and overcoming of professional burnout by district police officers. An effective method aimed at developing the self-control of district police officers is a specially organized training designed to promote the psychological recovery of employees and, ultimately, increase satisfaction with their professional activities, increase psychological well-being at work and reduce professional burnout.
 The article proposes a training program for the development of self-control as a personal resource for overcoming professional burnout.

THE CONSEQUENCES OF PRACTICES OF HRM ON PERFORMANCE OF EMPLOYEE IN PUNJAB POLICE

The current research study explores the association among HRM strategies and the performances of employees in department of Punjab Police. In this research study the size of sample consists of 368 respondents were Sub-Inspectors and assistant Sub-inspectors from the department of Punjab Police in Dera Ghazi Khan (Region). The researcher used a questionnaire to collect data, which was then analyzed using Smart-PLS. The findings revealed that career planning, compensation, job rotation, performance appraisal and development and training all had a positive impact on performance of employee in police department. According to the results, the researcher recommend that policymakers provide the most intensive compensation for staff, maximize career planning, compensation, job rotation, performance appraisal and development and training to progress the performance of Punjab police officers in Pakistan. This research strengthens the current literature on Performance of employee by providing new insights the promotion and Performances of employees’. Keywords: Job Rotation, Employee Performance, Compensation, Development and training, Performance Appraisal.

PERFORMANCE OF POLICE PERSONNEL AT JAMBI POLICE (TRANSFORMATIONAL LEADERSHIP STYLE PERSPECTIVE AND WORK MOTIVATION)

The purpose of this study was to describe the transformational leadership style through work motivation on the performance of police officers, to determine and analyze the transformational leadership style that has a significant influence on the performance of police officers, to determine and analyze work motivation has a significant influence on the performance of police officers, To find out and analyze the transformational leadership style has a significant influence on the work motivation of Police Members and to find out and analyze the transformational leadership style through work motivation has an influence on the performance of Police Members. The analytical tool used is PLS analysis. The results of the research that transformational leadership style has no significant effect on the performance of police officers at the Jambi Police. This means that the transformational leadership style does not have a direct influence on the performance of members of the Police at the Jambi Police. Work motivation has a positive and significant effect on the Performance of Police Members at the Jambi Police. This means that if work motivation increases, the performance of police officers will increase. The transformational leadership style has a significant effect on the work motivation of Police Members at the Jambi Police. This means that if the transformational leadership style increases, work motivation will increase. Transformational leadership style has a positive and significant effect on the performance of Police Members at the Jambi Police through work motivation. 

Emotional Intelligence and Performance of Police Officers at Gulu Central Police Station, Uganda

The study examined the effect of EI on performance of police officers at Gulu Central Police station. Specifically, the study addressed: the effect of self-awareness and self-regulation in recruitment and selection on performance of Police officers, the effect of motivation and social skills in task assignment on performance of police officers, and the effect of empathy in training on performance of police officers. The study adopted a cross sectional descriptive study design with only quantitative approaches. The study used a sample size of 155 respondents. The items/constructs used in this research were measured on a five point Likert Scale. Factor analysis and principle component analysis were used to test whether the constructs were appropriate for the study. Pairwise correlation matrix was used to test for multicollinearity of the independent variables. Multiple linear regression model was used to examine the effect EI on the performance of police officers. The findings revealed that self-awareness and self-regulation in recruitment and selection had a positive and significant effect on performance of police officers in Gulu City Police Station at 5% significance level (B=0.461, P-value=0.001). Empathy in training was found to have a positive and significant effect on the performance of police officers in Gulu City Police Station (B=0.921, P-value=0.000). The study also found that motivation and social skills in task assignment had a positive and significant effect on the performance of police officers (B=0.586, P-value=0.000). It can be concluded that the effect of emotional intelligence on the performance of police officers at Gulu City Police Station was positive and significant. The study recommends that UPF improves knowledge dissemination on what EI is and its importance to the police officers.

Establishing Reference Data for Fitness Assessment of Law Enforcement Officers Using a Qualitative Systematic Review.

Physical fitness tests are a standard means of evaluating the competence of police officers. This qualitative review aims (i) to document, compare, and examine the reference values available in the current literature regarding fitness tests for Law Enforcement Officers (LEOs), and (ii) to define reference values for the most used fitness tests to assess and predict police officer performance. A total of 1879 records were collected for review from two major literature databases, PubMed and ScienceDirect. After applying our exclusion criteria, a total of 19 studies were considered. All studies demonstrated acceptable methodological quality in fitness assessment, and the most used components were muscle strength, muscular endurance, muscle power, aerobic and anaerobic capacity, flexibility, and agility. This review provides (i) a methodological definition for the physical fitness assessment that helps select the most used fitness tests, (ii) a standardised methodology for establishing reference data for fitness tests appropriate for LEOs; and (iii) aggregate reference values for selected fitness tests. This may improve selection and retention procedures, considering that this group performs its duties in an environment and under conditions that differ from those of other occupational groups. Complementarily, this qualitative review also provides a foundation for developing effective interventions to improve each aspect of fitness testing for police officers.

Correlates of the Selection Validation Survey with Police Officer Field Performance

In the present study, we examined performance rating correlates of the Selection Validation Survey (SVS), an informant rating form used to describe the characteristics of newly hired public safety personnel following their initial training period. We correlated SVS ratings for n = 174 police officers with aggregate scores derived from daily performance observation ratings provided by their field training officers (i.e., senior law enforcement officers assigned to train, observe, and evaluate police recruits during a formal 16-week training period). Results generally indicated moderate to strong associations between conceptually similar SVS ratings and field training officer scores, providing evidence that the SVS variables validly summarize performance-relevant data accrued during the field training period. For example, a single SVS item asking the rater to characterize the officer’s overall field performance correlated highly in the expected direction (Spearman’s rho = −.69) with a composite of daily ratings describing the officer’s observed field performance and problem-solving skills. Taken together, these findings indicate that the SVS meaningfully and efficiently captures a range of important information regarding the performance and professional skills of new police officers, providing a useful validation criterion for predictors of police officer performance.

Exploratory study of the effects of sex and hormonal contraceptives on alertness, fatigue, and sleepiness of police officers on rotating shifts.

This exploratory study assessed the impact of sex and hormonal contraceptives (HC) use on the homeostatic and diurnal variation of alertness, fatigue, sleepiness, psychomotor performance, and sleep behavior in police officers working rotating shifts. A total of 56 men and 20 women (6 using, 11 not using, and 3 with unknown use of HC) participated in an observational study throughout a month-long work cycle. Participants wore an actigraph, filled out a sleep and work log, answered questionnaires (Samn-Perelli, KSS, Visual Analogue Scales), and completed 5-min Psychomotor Vigilance Tasks (PVT) according to an ecological momentary assessment approach. Linear mixed-effects models were used to analyze the effects of group (men, women, and HC use), time awake, and time of day on the dependent variables. Self-reported parameters and performance significantly varied with time awake and time of day. Women were more fatigued and sleepier than men, when considering both time awake and time of day. Compared to men, women using HC were more fatigued, less alert, and sleepier. Women had less attention lapses than men after 7 and 17 h awake, although no main effect of HC was detected. Women tended to rate themselves as more fatigued than men, especially when using HC. Surprisingly, psychomotor performances of women were sometimes better than those of men. This exploratory study indicates that sex and HC are important factors to consider in occupational medicine.

Influence of Employee Welfare Services on Performance of Police Officers in Kenya: A Case of National Police Service in Mombasa County Kenya

Purpose: This research focused on the main problem which influenced police performance as a result of the employees’ welfare services. Some of these welfare services include decent housing, and working conditions. The research had an objective of first finding out the influence of housing on police officers’ performance. Secondly, to determine the influence of housing on police officers’ performance. Thirdly, to figure out the extent to which field equipment influences the police officers’ performance in Mombasa County.
 Methodology: The research adopted a descriptive case study using stratified and simple random sampling approaches. The target population was 1200 police officers with a sample population of 120 selected police officers. The study used questionnaires to collect data. In qualitative data, it also applied content analysis, while in quantitative data analysis descriptive statistics was utilized. The research used Pearson correlation to determine the connection between performance of employees and welfare services in inferential statistics.
 Findings: The research established that employee welfare services had an impact on the performance of police officers in Mombasa County especially in terms of medical insurance cover offered to police, housing and accommodation plan and field equipment. In conclusion the study strongly established that medical insurance cover and field equipment negatively affected the performance of police officers. The nature of hospitals accepted by the medical insurance cover are not outstanding and amount of medical cover allocated annually is inadequate. House allowance paid to police officers also significantly affected the performance of police officers. 
 Unique Contribution to Theory, Practice and Policy: The study will be used to provide basic background information that can be used by various scholars, researchers, policy makers, national police service and other organizations as reference material. The research will aid the government of Kenya in addition to other stakeholders to create relevant methods that will help in improving the welfare services of the various employees in various ministries besides embarking on the best employees’ welfare service practices. 
 

Model of Transformational Leadership, Risk Management Factors Influencing on Law Performance

The ability of law enforcement organisations to effectively combat crime depends on their use of innovation and workplace transformation. When the need for change in law enforcement organisations' daily operations becomes more and more apparent, transformational leadership has been shown to be extremely beneficial in risk management and enhancing police performance. The right strategy for effective policing development and improving police officer performance is established by this leadership style. The Dubai Police Department's performance in enforcing the law suffers in the absence of effective risk management and transformational leadership, potentially jeopardising the relationship between officers and all departments. As a result, this study created a model outlining the causal links between risk management and transformational leadership and the effectiveness of law enforcement. This study was quantitatively conducted, collecting 381 completed responses that were statistically analysed using SPSS and AMOS. The responses gathered during the data collection process were verified by the reliability analysis. Using fit index parameters to define the relationship between risk management and transformational leadership and law enforcement performance, AMOS analysis revealed that the developed model is satisfactory. The police department will be able to effectively manage risk with the help of this finding in order to reduce crime and create a security plan for the officers.

Effectiveness of Working Conditions on Performance Among Kenya Police Officers in Marsabit County, Kenya

Purpose: Notwithstanding the government's reform exertions in the security sector, performance remains below expectations, with criminal activity increasing on a daily basis. The factors contributing to this lousy performance have yet to be fully explored. The problem has a negative impact on the performance of security officers, who play an important role in insecurity issues. Because without security, economic development is a futile dream. To this end, the study aimed to examine the effect of working conditions on the performance of police officers in Marsabit County, Kenya.
 Methodology: The focus is on the National Police Service. Respondents were selected from Kenyan police officers deployed in the area as they are responsible for maintaining public order. The data was collected from a total of 13 police stations. For the study, 306 target populations were considered. 91 police officers were randomly selected using a simple randomization method. The study examined promotion procedure, as the independent variables vis-a-viz performance as the dependent variable. Preliminary data collection required self-administered questionnaires for the target population. The researcher applied the test re-test technique to choose the reliability of the exam study. To establish the relationship between the variables, Pearson correlation analysis was performed on the dependent and independent variables at the 95% confidence interval. The data was prepared by distributing questionnaires to the assessed population. The collected data were analyzed qualitatively and quantitatively guided by the research topics and goals. Testing of quantitative information was performed using descriptive and inferential statistics and data presented in; tables, pie charts, graphs, tables and figures. When data is collected from open-ended questions, qualitative data is analyzed and presented according to themes.
 Findings: A conclusion was arrived that the subject under study was viable. Working conditions directly affected the performance of police officers from the study.
 Unique Contribution to Theory, Policy and Practice: Recommendation was given. All data collected for review and publication were informed on this topic. Aggregated data securely stored by electronic means.