Community Policing Research Articles

Accountability Leadership in South African Police Service

This study looks at how accountability leadership might help the South African Police Service (SAPS) become more effective and win back the public's trust. Principal Subjects: frameworks for accountability leadership theory (such as procedural justice theory and social learning theory). A growing body of research has examined several leadership philosophies, such as ethical and authentic leadership, to promote accountability. The SAPS faces several challenges in adopting accountable leadership, including resource restrictions, community participation, and leadership commitment. SAPS accountability mechanisms now in place (CPFs, IPIDs). Suggestions for enhancing accountability leadership methods (community involvement, openness, and training). gaps in the body of knowledge now available and potential future study areas. Principal arguments the SAPS has a promising structure in accountability leadership to address challenges of public trust and improve police performance. Implementing accountable leadership can be guided by combining theoretical frameworks with useful tactics. There are significant obstacles to overcome, but doing so with effective leadership, education, and community involvement can pay off. Methodological approach this study uses a literature review methodology, examining previous academic publications on police reform, accountable leadership, and the South African environment. Significance of this study intends to contribute to a more moral, efficient, and reliable SAPS by promoting accountability leadership. This may result in increased community policing, enhanced public safety, and a more respectable legal system in South Africa. Audience a wide range of people interested in police reform and enhancing public safety in South Africa are the intended audience for this study, including legislators, police leadership, academics, community organizations, and the general public.

E-Community Policing

Community policing is a philosophy, part of the policing work carried out by the police, whose main aim is to create and maintain public safety. The emergence of social media in policing also led to optimism about the potential of it to transform and improve police-citizen relations. The study introduces the concept of e-community policing, a set of problem identification and solutions generated by communication activities between the two parties in the online sphere. The main questions of the research examine the platforms, methods and tools used by the Hungarian Police to meet these communication challenges. The research observes the interfaces of the organisation’s official website, Instagram profile and Facebook page. The corpus of the research analyses the news items that appeared on all three platforms (n = 28) from the posts of the first month (22 June 2020 – 21 July 2020) (N = 843). The quantitative data of the results show that the platforms share content in line with the expectations of other target groups, and the qualitative data show that social media platforms are trying to respond to the challenges of the information society and to develop a more direct relationship with citizens, both in style and in language.

Community Policing Policies and the Use of Lethal Force: Revisiting the Effects of Policing Policies on Police Department Organizational Culture

ABSTRACT In this research, we examine whether community policing policies (CPPs), community policing training for new recruits or regular community policing training, impact who is killed by a law enforcement officer in terms of the victim’s race. We seek to present one of the few empirical studies of evidence on whether community policing has the potential to address racial disparities. Using a unique dataset and multinomial logistic models, we found that the presence of community policing policies does not reduce the relative likelihood of law enforcement officers using lethal force against minority citizens. However, we did find evidence that white police officers who received at least eight hours of community policing training were negatively associated with using lethal force against black suspects. We suggest that strategies to improve the effectiveness of CPPs are necessary, and these efforts will contribute to improving the perceived legitimacy of policing agencies and addressing the disproportionate killings of minority residents.

Digital Defiance’s Affecting Use of Information Communication Technology Deployed for Prevention and Detection of Crime in Community Policing in Malawi

ICTs digital space has modernized citizen socialization amongst citizens to enhance security and is augmenting for lack of resource constraints as well as promoting less agents on ground thereby strengthening internal security through community policing. Availability of ICT gadgets, applications, and initiatives make simple and influential crime reporting and crime control. This study examines factors that affect the use of information communication technology deployed for crime prevention and detection in community policing. Mixed methods exploratory sequential design was used to collect data. Qualitative purposive sampling targeted four focus group discussions of 10 participants each and one key informant interview of 10 participants, interview guide instrument was utilized. Quantitative household survey used Yamene (1969) formular to identify 432 respondents who were randomly distributed into 10 locations of Muloza and used structured questionnaire. Qualitative data analysis follows transcribing, coding, and grouping into sub-themes, themes that answer research objectives aided by NVivo application. Quantitative analysis used descriptive statistics in SPSS version 20. Under pragmatics paradigm guided by democratic participation, social-disorganization and broken window theories, results show that the majority of ICTs are mobile telephones, which play an important role in the storage, dissemination, and replication of security information in community policing. Dominated by married persons at 56.5% in the youth category of 57.2% respondents. The police are faced with the technical challenge of installing and maintaining ICTs. The police have no ICT resources deployed for the prevention, detection, and investigation of crime in Muloza. Hence, the police rely on personal mobile phones, which are operated on do it yourself as convenience by victim or law enforcement agent to follow an issue. Regression when tested at confidence interval 95.0% showed that some factors have significance value on use of ICTs deployed for prevention and detection of crime in community policing (i) Age at p=.001 (ii) Education at p=.000 (iii) Income at p=.000 (iv) Knowledge expertise at p=.000 (v) Cost of accessing technologies at p=.009 and (vi) Trust issues between police and people at p=.009. The importance of ICTs is that they have revolutionized monitoring and surveillance that may improve prevention, detection, and investigation of crime in community policing, and allow for storage, dissemination, and replication of security information. Proper use of ICTs for prevention and detection of crime may improve police investigations. Citizens’ wide use of ICTs in formal and non-formal ways may help reduce corruption through wide information storage replication and dissemination.

Impact of Modern Cultism and Governance in Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria

This study was conducted to investigate the factors responsible for cultism in Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria. This was necessitated by the prevalent cult attacks that threaten lives and property in the state, and to examine the measures taken to fight against this menace. This study adopted two theories to guide the research, namely, symbolic interactionism and brotherhoodism in efforts to explain cultism. The data for the study were obtained through personal interviews with traditional rulers, police and the clergy, while secondary data were obtained from textbooks, journals, newspapers, and magazines. A total of 100 respondents were selected using purposive and snowball sampling techniques. Data were analyzed qualitatively as well as theoretically and empirical studies were reviewed from the basis for conclusion and recommendations. The paper recommends that the Nigeria police force should establish a police community trust relationship in their various stations for effective crime prevention and control. Also, distress call lines should be made available to the public to send information to the police.

Community Advancement in Community Policing Within the Addis Ababa City Organization

Community development focuses on improving the quality of life and well-being of individuals and communities. This exploratory study used a descriptive research design and mixed methods research strategy. The study uses primary and secondary data, including questionnaires and interviews with front-line police, intermediate and senior officials, and unpublished documents from verified organizations such as the AAPC. The quantitative approach focuses on the degree to which community policing is applied, while qualitative approaches identify obstacles to successful deployment. This research aimed to provide unbiased descriptions of experiences in natural settings. However, the increase in crime has reduced public confidence and security, leading to low levels of human well-being. The Ethiopian government has worked to identify the root cause of the problem and implement initiatives to ensure smooth operations. Police have involved community participation in problem-solving partnerships, and various community programs have been organized to provide knowledge and skills in handling crime-related cases. This has enhanced community confidence and overall well-being.

Impact of Insecurity on Women’s Entrepreneurial Activities in Shiroro Local Government Area of Niger State

This study examined the impact of insecurity on the entrepreneurial activities of women in Shiroro Local Government Area of Niger State, focusing specifically on issues about women’s financial dependence, the kind of entrepreneurial activities common among them and the dimension of the impact of insecurity on their entrepreneurial endeavours. A sample of 377 women was surveyed, leading to the findings that women in Shiroro are highly entrepreneurial with high level of financial independence, engaging mostly in SMEs. The study also found that while insecurity has an adverse effect on women’s entrepreneurial activities in the form of loss of or decline of capital among other things, the number of women entrepreneurs has not experienced a significant decline. The study recommended that sustainable programmes to improve women’s access to and use of financial services should be created and community policing organisations should also be created and strengthened to combat insecurity in the study area.

Community Policing: The Successful Implementation of Organizational Change

The goal of community policing is to improve interaction and collaboration between local law enforcement agencies and the people and neighborhoods they serve. Its primary objectives are to reduce and prevent crime and increase residents' sense of security. Community policing starts from the top of the management and flows down to the very lowest level of the police department. Thus, police managers play an important role in the change process. The goal of this study is to analyze the successful implementation of organizational change in police agencies. This article first lays out the definition of community policing, its key components, advantages, and its differences from traditional policing. Then it discusses the process of change, the sources, and strategies of resistance to change. In the conclusion section, this study makes recommendations for a successful implementation of the organizational change process.

Extent of Implementation on the Use of Body Worn Camera in Police Operations: Basis for Enhanced Action Plan

This study aimed to evaluate the implementation on the use of body worn camera in police operations among police officers in Cebu City. It utilized descriptive comparative analysis, employing survey methods. However, it was confined to only 11 Police Stations in Cebu City. The participants consisted of 50 police officers who were selected to utilize body worn cameras, as well as 50 community people in the study area. The selection process for both groups involved purposive sample technique. The research instrument in this study was a survey questionnaire adopted from the operational guidelines and policies on the use of body worn camera during police operations of the Philippine National Police (2018). All the strands of the implementation on the use of body worn camera in police operations were rated by the respondents based on a 5-point scale. Data were analyzed using mean, and One Way Analysis of Variance. The community and law enforcement have overwhelmingly praised body-worn cameras for their major contribution to the development of good ties between the two groups. Cameras enhance accountability and transparency, thereby boosting public trust in the police force. Nevertheless, questions regarding the implications for privacy and safety persist. The presence of cameras has a beneficial effect on both workers and the community, strengthening public trust, enhancing accountability, and decreasing the use of force. In addition, they furnish substantiation to bolster law enforcement endeavors and settle conflicts. Effective community policing depends on establishing trust, which body-worn cameras help to do.

Handling Regional Boundary Conflicts Between Mamasa Regency and Polewali Mamasa Regency in West Sulawesi Province

The problem of conflict in the Mamasa Regency and Polewali Mamasa Regency areas is due to differences of opinion regarding Law (UU) Number 11 of 2002 concerning the expansion of the Polmas Regency into Mamasa Regency and Polmas Regency. He explained that his party would follow up on Law Number 11 of 2002 which stated that three sub-districts, namely Aralle, Tabulahan, Mambie (ATM) were part of Mamasa Regency. However, some Polmas residents still adhere to the decision of the DPRD Polmas which gives freedom to residents who do not want to join Mamasa to join Polmas. This research use desciptive qualitative approach. The research location is located on the border of Mamasa Regency and Polewali Mamasa Regency. Data collection was carried out through library research. The research results show that the regional boundary conflicts that arise are more due to Law Number 11 of 2002 not considering the interests of parties who do not want to join Mamasa Regency, so they are forced to; repaired. Looking at the practical reality, several causes of conflict related to territorial boundaries have been identified, namely legal, economic, cultural, political and demographic, social and administrative factors. The step taken was to revise Law Number 11 of 2002 concerning the expansion of Community Policing into Mamasa Regency and Polres which was assisted by the West Sulawesi Provincial Government by involving Muspida and the Ministry of Home Affairs. With this process, both regions agree to accept the results of each decision prepared by the regional government and central government, taking into account the objections and wishes of each region.

The Effect of Substance Abuse on Domestic Violence

find out the relationship between drug abuse and domestic violence . descriptive study design. A sample of (50) couples were introduced. A two questionnaire self-report w used to gather data from drug users and abused women .data were gathered in 2024 between January and March The results indicate that the average age of the male is 27±4, then 24 ±4 female, are married, and (38%) were graduated from secondary school while 36% of their wives are graduated from intermediate schools. 82% of clients with substance use are working with free works while 78% of their wives are housewives. 42% of participants are within monthly income of 601000 – 900000 Iraqi dinars. 60% of wives betrayed by their clients with substance use problems. there is positive significant relationship between substance use among clients and domestic violence among their wives at p-value= .037.Among substance abuse and domestic violence are positive correlated, as shown by significant reverse correlation with p-valy67uue=. 037. Domestic abuse is prevalent and unacceptable in both lifetime and present times. Regardless of age, economic standing, or educational attainment, women will at some point in their lives become victims of abuse. Abuse of drugs increases the chance of violence. Spreading the culture of the danger of drugs and treatment from them by opening rehabilitation centers in various cities and villages Focus on protecting women and developing work to protect them from the risk of violence in coordination with community police.

Nonpossessive caring during the two pandemics

AbstractIn this manuscript, a new theoretical model is applied to analyze the effects of the early 2020s’ dual pandemics: the coronavirus and anti‐Black racial violence pandemics. Grounded in humanistic–existential principles, the nonpossessive caring model emphasizes relational structures, relational caring, and relational nonpossession. The model is applied to the coronavirus pandemic's challenges, such as balancing disease mitigation and the interpersonal control. Through the lens of relational structures, the anti‐Black racial violence pandemic is analyzed, examining privilege and oppression's role in shaping police–community dynamics. Nonpossessive caring principles are relevant in policing, supporting Black community members’ experiences, fostering police cultures of directed attention, cultivating curiosity, and valuing community input. This manuscript contributes to existential and humanistic counseling by addressing autonomy and responsibility tensions, offering guidance on existential responsibility amid mandates, and emphasizing marginalized communities’ subjective experiences.

Non-state actors and insecurity: The role of community policing in national development and security

Non-state actors and insecurity: The role of community policing in national development and security

Perspectives on policing education and careers: insights from undergraduate students of China’s police academies

This study delves into the perspectives of Chinese police academy undergraduate students concerning their education and career paths within police academies. Employing a qualitative research design, in-depth interviews were conducted with undergraduate students from a leading police academy in China. The focus of the interviews centered on unraveling the cognitive transitions experienced by undergraduate students during their academy tenure, encompassing their perceptions of the police community and adherence to rigorous police discipline. The analysis revealed a profound transformation in undergraduate students, evolving from high-school graduates into aspiring law enforcement officers, manifesting in both behavioral and psychological dimensions. Undergraduate students developed a strong sense of identity with the police community and embraced the principles of police discipline, aligning themselves closely with these foundational concepts. Notably, robust collectivism was observed among undergraduate students. While showcasing a high level of enthusiasm for academic pursuits, concerns regarding potential challenges in their future policing roles were also articulated. This exploration establishes connections with the Social Cognitive Career Theory, shedding light on the dynamic cognitive processes and identity development experienced by police academy undergraduate students as they navigate their educational and career trajectories.

Examining community policing policy implementation and racial disparities in officer-involved lethal encounters

PurposeThe goal of this study is to examine how community policing policies (CPP) can be effective in addressing racial disparities in police killings in the United States.Design/methodology/approachThe study utilized multi-level mixed modeling techniques.FindingsThe study finds that CPP training for in-service officers is effective when the police chief is black, in contrast to the presence of written CPP statements and CPP training for newly recruited officers. This article concludes that the effectiveness of policy implementation is dependent upon policing leaders who manage policy implementation.Research limitations/implicationsThis research is limited in that it only includes data from people who were killed by police. In addition, it was extremely difficult to collect data on the race of the officer. Hence, it reduced the number of viable cases that we could include in the analysis.Practical implicationsThe most significant practical limitation to our research is the ability to generalize to police departments within a city and between cities. In some cases, police killings were confined to one or two areas in a city.Social implicationsDisproportionality in police killings is important in every country where certain groups are overrepresented in the number of police killings. This is particularly true today, where we see groups like Black Lives Matter highlighting higher levels of lethal force in minority neighborhoods.Originality/valueUsing representative bureaucracy theory, this research shows leaders select and emphasize specific goals among a set of organizational goals, seek to build trust rather than fight crimes and support goals to improve policy outcomes, which fills a theoretical gap in the theory.

Implementation of Community Policing by The Narcotics Investigation Unit of Polresta Bogor Kota In Drug Abuse Prevention

Implementation of Community Policing by The Narcotics Investigation Unit of Polresta Bogor Kota In Drug Abuse Prevention

Community Policing in Bangladesh: An Overview

Community policing is a proactive policing tactic that is employed by the police of Bangladesh. The primary principle of community policing is to create a harmonious communal life via joint efforts on the part of both the police and the community. The purpose of this paper is to analyze the role of community policing in Bangladesh in terms of its philosophy, based on secondary data sources. The data were described using descriptive and qualitative methodologies. The study found that many different methods of community policing have been applied in Bangladesh, to date, but that, in its contemporary form, community policing was first deployed in 1990 in Bangladesh’s Mymensing district. Currently, community policing is being practiced in many districts throughout Bangladesh, without any reference to the philosophical aspects of community policing, such as collaboration, organizational reform, and problem-solving. To secure the safety of the community, as well as to maintain order with in, the philosophical component of community policing in Bangladesh should be examined.

Traffic Police Management to support Security, Safety, Order and Smoothness (Kamseltibcar Lantas) in DKI Jakarta Province, Indonesia

The work of police as an institution is clear, to ensure safety, balance, order, and justice in a society. This paper will dive into the role of traffic police management and community policing to ensure order in DKI Jakarta. Policemen in Jakarta have different roles and different targets to achieve, some work to ensure justice is served to criminals and perpetrators by conducting investigations on reports. Some oversee daily lives of civilians in the province by ensuring traffic laws are being obeyed, and other activities that involve the lives of civilians. This concept is more recognized as community policing. In this study, qualitative methods through data collection and interviews are used in the research methods. Public and community transportation will also be taken into consideration as one of the concepts in the study as it is used as the theoretical lens.

The Effects of Community Policing Safety and Security in the Addis Ababa City Administration

The Addis Ababa city administration is committed to enhancing the well-being and prosperity of individuals and communities through community development. Out of the six wards, 3198 were present. Using a formula, Slovin distributed 355 questionnaires with 328 samples that were then divided into three subcities Arada, Kirkos, and Addis Ketema—to describe the implementation of the descriptive case study. Using a mixed methods research strategy, this exploratory design was descriptive. The research relies on primary and secondary data, such as interviews with front-line police, intermediate and senior officials, and unpublished documents from verified organizations such as the Addis Ababa Police Commission. While the quantitative approach emphasizes how effective community policing is, it prioritizes the deployment of obstacles in communities. This study was conducted to provide impartial accounts of experiences in the wild. The surge in crime has eroded public trust and safety, leading to low levels of human well-being. The Ethiopian government has taken steps to identify the root cause of the problem and implement measures to ensure its smooth functioning. The community has been involved in problem-solving partnerships with the police, and various community programs have been established to teach people how to handle crimes effectively. This has boosted the sense of confidence and well-being in the community.

Exploring the limits of collaboration and the fragility of its outcomes: The case of community policing

Exploring the limits of collaboration and the fragility of its outcomes: The case of community policing