Police Partnerships Research Articles

Normative Approach in Forestry Law Enforcement in Papua Province: Challenges and Opportunities for Indigenous Peoples’ Participation

This study uses a normative-juridical approach to examine the enforcement of forestry crime laws in Papua Province. The research focuses on implementing Article 76 of Papua Perdasus No. 21 of 2008, which outlines legal enforcement mechanisms in the forestry sector. The regional government is responsible for preparing forestry police officers in Papua and involving customary law communities in forest protection efforts. These communities can act as Swakarsa forest police, participating in forest security within their customary areas. Additionally, the study highlights the role of Ministerial Regulation No. P.56/Menhut-II/2014, which governs the formation of the Forestry Police Partner Community (MMP). The MMP consists of local community groups collaborating with the Forestry Police to safeguard forest areas. Their duties include assisting in forest patrols, securing forest protection infrastructure, disseminating information on forestry, and reporting any threats or security disturbances. The MMP also plays a role in arresting suspects caught in the act and securing evidence for immediate handover to the forestry police or Civil Servant Investigators. This collaborative approach strengthens forest law enforcement by integrating local community participation in safeguarding forests.

Maintaining hope in partnership policing

Maintaining hope in partnership policing

Social Workers’ Experiences with Police Partnerships in Mental Health Calls for Service: A Qualitative Analysis of a Co-Responder Model of Policing

Social Workers’ Experiences with Police Partnerships in Mental Health Calls for Service: A Qualitative Analysis of a Co-Responder Model of Policing

Responding to Childhood Trauma: Developing and Learning from Collaborations Beyond the Consulting Room

ABSTRACT Whether within or outside of the psychoanalytic consulting room, when individuals or professional groups can recognize their limitations in addressing familiar challenges and have the opportunity to find partners to explore and understand the underlying sources of their distress, opportunities for new adaptive solutions emerge as well. Shared concerns about the challenges of violence exposure and childhood trauma formed the basis of what at first seemed an unlikely collaboration between psychoanalysts and other clinicians at the Yale Child Study Center and members of the New Haven Police Department. This paper will describe the development of the Child Development-Community Policing partnership and later, our engagement with policymakers. The story of how these collaborations emerged illustrates ways in which the application of the most basic psychoanalytic principles of listening, close observation, and collaborative learning led to the development of early intervention and clinical treatment that have helped to advance the field of childhood trauma. Mobilizing these collaborative efforts outside of the consultation room has, most importantly, led to a far greater number of traumatized children who no longer need to remain alone in the immediate aftermath of the traumatic realization of their worst nightmares.

Analisis Peran Polsatwa K-9 Dalam Pidana Narkoba Berdasarkan Perpol 14 Tahun 2018

Sniffer dogs as police partners can ease the task of investigators because of the expertise of dogs. Dogs have special abilities in their sense of smell, which include being able to detect indications that someone is carrying explosives or narcotics. The research method used in this study is a normative juridical approach so that it only examines the contents of the Indonesian National Police Regulation No. 14 of 2018 concerning changes to the Regulation of the Republic of Indonesia National Police No. 22 of 2010 concerning the organizational structure and work procedures of the regional police, and sources, namely secondary data sources, primary data and tertiary data. In this study, the technique of collecting data obtained from library research and field studies was carried out by means of observation and interviews. The results of this study explain that the role of the K-9 Animal Police Unit in Drug Crimes Based on the Regulation of the Indonesian National Police No. 14 of 2018, sniffer dogs in investigations have a very large role, because they are very helpful for investigating officials to uncover criminal events, but dogs Drug trackers owned by the Ditsamapta Police Unit of the Lampung Police are very limited. The lack of sniffer dogs and handler personnel makes the role of the animal police unit less effective.

Engaging communities as partners: policing strategies in Johannesburg

PurposeThis paper aims to explore police perspectives on community engagement strategies within the context of crime prevention in South Africa, focusing on Johannesburg metropolitan police stations. The study’s objective is to scrutinise the effectiveness and challenges of community policing strategies.Design/methodology/approachThrough a qualitative research approach, this study conducted unstructured interviews with station commanders and visible policing officers across 10 Johannesburg metropolitan police stations.FindingsThe findings reveal that community policing strategies, such as community–policing forums, sector policing, street patrollers and social media utilisation, can effectively engage communities as partners in crime prevention. However, certain challenges such as resource limitations and difficulties in policing-specific regions, were also identified.Originality/valueThis study contributes to the broader understanding of community–policing partnerships and the practical implications of community–policing strategies in South Africa, suggesting areas for improvement and adaptation to the unique South African context. This knowledge can help optimise efforts to foster stronger relationships between police and communities, bolster public trust and ultimately improve crime prevention outcomes.

‘He hits me and that’s just how it is here’: responding to domestic abuse in rural communities

Few criminological studies have specifically set out to research responses to domestic abuse in rural communities. A small number of recent studies have arrived at the problem from a health and/or social geography perspective lending weight to the increasingly apparent significance of space and culture in rural domestic abuse. This article contributes to this research agenda, focusing on the ways in which police and other agencies respond to domestic abuse within the spatial context of rural England and victim-survivors’ experiences of such responses. The article outlines empirical work with a police partner based in the North of England. The study involved a case file analysis of police data and interviews with police officers, partner agency representatives and victim-survivors. We discuss the ways in which apparent heightened gendered conservatism and the ‘cloak of silence’ leads to difficulties in the identification of domestic abuse in rural communities and argue the importance of engaging in holistic and multi-agency approaches when responding to domestic abuse in remote and inaccessible rural communities.

Rethinking community security in Uganda: Integrating community policing with intelligence-led policing

ABSTRACT Contemporary changes in crime reveal the need to enhance law enforcement methods such as Community Policing with intelligence-based approaches for sustained community–police partnerships and improved community participation in ensuring safety. Community participation and partnership with law enforcers is essential for identification of threats and vulnerabilities, collection, analysis and sharing of crime data and problem solving. Uganda’s Community Policing has since 1989 focused on image construction, trust and confidence building for the police within the community and underscoring police relevancy in a transitional democracy while crime remained steadily high. The introduction of crime preventers and Local Defence Units (LDUs) to back-up police in handling crime, patrol neighbourhoods and gather intelligence has instead attracted accusations against law enforcers for excessive use of force, human rights violations and involvement in crime. Intelligence led policing (ILP) aims at enhancing community safety based on analysed information for strategic, operational and tactical benefits in crime prevention. Using secondary sources of data, the paper argues that while Community Policing has been preferred in crime prevention, intelligence gathering for purposes of investigating and preventing crime has remained poor. It recommended that Community Policing is integrated with ILP for effective detection, prevention, management of crime and enhanced community security.

Partnership policing and the dynamics of administrative growth

ABSTRACT The current article reports findings from a research project on partnership policing in Stockholm, Sweden, to investigate how partnership policing strategies translate into social action. Consideration is given to the ways in which police officers and city employees produce chains of administrative tasks as they navigate their institutional environment and strive to produce legitimacy for partnership policing. More broadly, the findings suggest that the inner mechanisms of a partnership approach to policing are shaped by the self-referential (Eigendynamik) character of administration. The article discusses implications for partnership policing and for the broader literature on policing.

Meaningfulness of work, work involvement and organizational commitment in Sentra Komunikasi (Senkom) Police Partner

In an organization, group members are one of the factors that play an important role in running the wheel of life in it. If group members think work is something meaningful and have the desire to be involved in it, the wheels will run fast which will eventually lead to commitment. This study aims to examine the effect of independent variables, namely the meaningfulness of work and the work involved on the dependent variable, namely organizational commitment in members of the Sentra Komunikasi (Senkom) Police Partner. The subjects in this study were 127 people, with details of all male members who joined the Senkom Police Partner organization spread throughout the region. The data collection method uses a purposive sampling method, and the data analysis technique uses multiple linear regression analysis. This study found that there is an influence between work meaningfulness and work involvement on the organizational commitment of members of the Sentra Komunikasi (Senkom) Police Partner with a significance value of 0.000 (p≤0.050) with an F value of 91.114 and an R Square value of 0.595 which means that work meaningfulness and work involvement together affect organizational commitment in members of the Sentra Komunikasi (Senkom) Police Partner.

Collaborative Governance Bhabinkamtibmas dengan FKPM untuk Meningkatkan Keamanan dan Ketertiban di Kabupaten Puncak Jaya

This study aims to analyze the collaborative practice of Bhayangkara Pembina Security and Public Order (Bhabinkamtibmas) with the Community Policing Partnership Forum (FKPM) to improve public safety and security in Puncak Jaya Regency. The research method used is descriptive qualitative. The research location is in Puncak Jaya Regency. The technique of determining the information selected by snowball by assigning 2 people as informants. Data collection used in in-depth interviews and observations. Data analysis techniques include data reduction, data presentation, data interpretation and drawing conclusions. The results of the study indicate that Collaborative Governance is practiced by building synergies between government and non-government parties based on the Directives and Regional Regulations as a road map for creating social improvement. The design of community creation and security is inclusive and open with face-to-face dialogue and intensive outreach. The strategy developed is to increase the trust of the community to be able to cooperate with the security forces, by developing collaborative activities, mentoring and informal education to foster communities to carry out activities that build and improve their standard of living so as to avoid actions that can harm others.

Reinforcement of religious moderation through role of chaplain in community police partnership forum from management perspective

The purpose of this study is to explain the importance of implementing enhancement of religious moderation in Indonesia and to find out the role of theologian in community police partnership forum as a mediator in resolving cases on religious issues, fostering people based on Islamic values, Pancasila and the Constitution of 1945 in amplify the establishment of the Republic of Indonesia. Furthermore, to identify the constraints faced and its solution from management perspective. The case study was chosen as the research method because it was considered to be able to capture the phenomenon of partnership between the police and the community to amplify the application of religious moderation. Reinforcement of religious moderation is considered important because it can support community harmony and order in living daily life in multicultural situations.The theologian of community police partnership forum can be a mediator in preventing the development of religious issues in Indonesia. The obstacle faced by the theologian is the lack of budget and structural and human resources. According to the SWOT analysis, what must be considered is the escort of theologians when they are mediators in conflict areas

Review: Bloody Bay: Grassroots Policing in Nineteenth-Century San Francisco, by Darren A. Raspa

Review: <i>Bloody Bay: Grassroots Policing in Nineteenth-Century San Francisco</i>, by Darren A. Raspa

Community Policing in Crime Management in Ongata Rongai, Kenya

Community policing is an approach to policing that brings together the police and local communities to develop local solutions to safety and security concerns. This study sought to assess community policing in crime management in OngataRongai, Kajiado County. The study was guided by three specific objectives; to examine community policing partnerships, to analyze crime intervention techniques and to identify organizational features in crime management in OngataRongai. Broken Windows ‘Theory’ of Crime was applied in addressing the theoretical background of the study as well as linking it to the study objectives. Descriptive research design was used as the methodology for carrying out research. The target population for this study comprised Kenya National Police Service, State officers from the Ministry of Interior, Government policing agencies, and stakeholders from Religious groups Community-Based Organizations, civil society organizations, business community, the private security industry, the media, Non-Governmental Organizations, special needs groups, educational institutions, youth and women’s organizations. Purposive sampling was utilized and the sample size was 100 respondents. The study used questionnaires, guided interview schedules, telephone interviews and focused group discussions. A total of 3 Focus Group Discussions and 4 key informant interviews were conducted. Validity and reliability of the questionnaires were determined by conducting a pilot study in the adjacent sub-county of Ngong. Quantitative data was analyzed using descriptive statistics while qualitative data was presented through content analysis as obtained from the field exercise. The major findings of the study include; the existing partnerships were not effective due to lack of trust and interest between the police and members of public to CP program in OngataRongai; the introduction of flood lights, mulika platform, marking/naming of streets, regular foot and mobile patrols, KaziMtaani Programmes, installation of CCTV Cameras and zoning of areas had enhanced safety and security by positively contributing to a decrease in crime; LEMELEPO, Ole Kassasi, and OngataRongai CBOs had assisted to bring down levels of crime. These were some of the key recommendations; The police should cultivate a culture of partnership with members of the public by identifying and striving to overcome the problem of long-standing mutual mistrust and suspicion; the government should ensure the police are equipped adequately with the necessary logistics, training, terms and conditions of service and facilitation to enable the them discharge their mandate effectively; members of public should be sensitised on the importance of having good relationship with the police and providing information concerning insecurity and other forms of crime; and lastly the government should create an enabling environment for the conduct of business in the country to prevent the youth from engaging in criminal activities.

The Role of Da'i Kamtibmas in Community Police Partnership Forum through Religious Moderation

&lt;p&gt;The relationship and collaboration between preachers (da'i) and the police is an interesting topic of discussion, especially since there are many cases of terrorism in the name of religion. This article aims to reveal the important role of Da'i Kamtibmas (public security and order) who are members of the FKPM (police and community partnership forum) in strengthening religious moderation in society. This study uses an ethnographic method, several characteristics, namely: exploring or researching social phenomena, unstructured data; few cases or samples; and carried out data analysis and interpretation of data about the meaning of human action. The results showed that the involvement of Da'i Kamtibmas in FKPM was to combat radicalism, extremism, intolerance and terrorism in order to synergize and collaborate with the government and the police in creating security and public order. Therefore, Da'i Kamtibmas need to be equipped with certain standard human resources capabilities such as communication and management skills. So that the preacher can give lectures and advice in accordance with the context of the problem, and can be a mediator between the community and the police.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;Relasi dan kolaborasi antara pendakwah (da’i) dengan kepolisian menjadi tema pembahasan menarik, terlebih karena munculnya banyak kasus terorisme atas nama agama. Artikel ini bertujuan untuk mengungkap peran penting Da’i Kamtibmas (keamanan dan ketertiban masyarakat) yang tergabung dalam FKPM (forum kemitraan polisi dan masyarakat) dalam memperkuat moderasi beragama di masyarakat. Penelitian ini menggunakan metode etnografi dengan beberapa karakteristik, yaitu: menggali atau meneliti fenomena sosial, data tidak terstruktur; kasus atau sampel sedikit; dan dilakukan analisis data dan interpretasi data tentang arti dari tindakan manusia (human action). Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa keterlibatan Da’i Kamtibmas dalam FKPM adalah untuk memerangi radikalisme, ekstremisme, intoleransi dan terorisme dalam rangka bersinergi dan berkolaborasi pemerintah dan kepolisian dalam menciptakan keamanan dan ketertiban masyarakat. Karenanya, Da’i Kamtibmas perlu dibekali dengan kemampuan standar SDM tertentu seperti kemampuan komunikasi dan manajemen. Sehingga da’i tersebut dapat memberikan ceramah dan nasihat sesuai dengan konteks permasalahan, serta dapat menjadi mediator antara masyarakat dengan kepolisian.&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

Injury, violence, and crime prevention at cultural male initiation schools in Giyani and Malamulele in Limpopo Province, South Africa

This article explores the role of traditional leadership in partnership policing to prevent crimes, violence and injuries associated with traditional customs at initiation schools in Giyani and Malamulele, Limpopo Province, South Africa. In-depth interviews were conducted with 15 key role-players including tribal chiefs, indunas and headmen, representatives from the South African Police Service (SAPS), three other relevant government departments and members of the local Community Police Forum (CPF). Between 2006 and 2016 in Limpopo Province, 39 deaths of and 815 injuries to initiates were reported. Injuries, violence, and crimes committed against these initiates, botched circumcisions, septicaemia, gangrene, kidney failure, penile amputations, and assault, create difficulties not only for traditional leaders, but also for the SAPS. The findings of this study suggest that the role of traditional leaders in partnership policing in the Giyani and Malamulele districts in Limpopo to prevent crimes, violence and injuries associated with the practice of traditional customs at initiation schools has not been as successful as prescribed by the relevant policies and legislation. This article concludes with recommendations to develop a multi-stakeholder partnership policing strategy to enhance the role of traditional leaders to prevent this phenomenon.

OPTIMALISASI STRATEGI POLMAS GUNA MENDUKUNG PENERAPAN PROTOKOL KESEHATAN SELAMA PANDEMI COVID-19 DALAM RANGKA TERWUJUDNYA SITUASI KAMTIBMAS YANG KONDUSIF

Many people have not implemented health protocols in carrying out their daily activities is a special phenomenon that deserves serious attention from various parties, including elements of the Police in it. This is possible considering the implementation of the main functions and duties of the Police in the field of Kamtibmas which can reach up to the smallest units in society through the implementation of the Community Policing (Polmas) strategy. Polmas through adjustments to the implementation of the main functions and duties of Bhabinkamtibmas as Community Policing Bearers (Polmas) which are oriented towards achieving increased public awareness and compliance in implementing health protocols. In this concept, the researcher conducted research using normative juridical methods. This juridical approach is because this research analyzes existing legal aspects, and is normative because this research focuses more on the analysis of existing laws and regulations and other regulations, using secondary data, namely scientific references or other scientific writings as study material that can support the completeness of this scientific work Specifically regarding adjustments to the implementation of the main functions and duties of Bhabinkamtibmas as Community Policing Carriers (Polmas) which are oriented towards achieving increased public awareness and compliance in implementing health protocols, the implementation is carried out with the support and involvement of the Police and Community Partnership Forum (FKPM).

Black Lives, Blue Shirts and 'Colourblindness': Application of Critical Race Theory in Police Response Models for Persons with Mental Illness.

The killing of Black, Indigenous and Persons of Colour by police in response to mental health crisis demands system transformation. So long as awareness of root cause issues continues to be misunderstood, any potential solutions for Black, Indigenous and Persons of Colour in mental health crisis is erroneous. The core concepts of critical race theory may be a catalyst in that process for change. Critical race theory provides a starting point through awareness, rather than avoidance, of racism's persistent and impactful legacy. This article amplifies critical race theory for adoption in Canadian healthcare and community mental health, specifically in models of care with police partnerships.

Assessment of the Development Level of the Moral Competences of Police Decision-Makers from the Perspective of the Assumptions of Police Partnership in the Sphere of Human Security

The study considers the assumptions for the cultural transformation of the Polish Police for the benefit of further socialization of its activities. The point of reference in this study was the assumptions of a partnership police culture preferred in Western culture and based mainly on moral rules. The description of the police partnership culture was also made in relation to the classic police culture. On the basis of the presented empirical research, the gap in moral competences of the assessed decision-makers was described in a variant version, which occurs between the identified level of development of moral competences and the one postulated by the assumptions of the police partnership culture, in the structure of the entire research sample and taking into account its division into decision-makers from local and higher-level units command. The results of the research showed, socially unacceptable in the sphere of human safety, discrepancies between the identified and postulated state in the context of the requirements of a police partnership culture, as well as a higher level of development of moral competences of decision-makers from local Police units in relation to decision-makers from provincial Police headquarters and the Police Headquarters.

Citizens ‘participation in the fight against criminal offences: political and legal aspects

The aim of the research is to reveal political and legal aspects at international level in the field of citizens' participation in the fight against crime. Attention is paid to the most common forms of public participation: patrolling; provide information on criminals or criminal acts committed; participation in anti-corruption measures; assistance in the resocialization of offenders; aiding victims of crime; strengthening the security of one's own property; participation in information on anti-criminal measures. Methodologically it is a documentary research. In conclusion, the benefits of public participation in crime prevention, based on international crime prevention, can be divided into two groups: basic and additional. The main advantages are reduction of crime and delinquency; improve security in relevant areas of cities; reducing citizens' fear of crime; strengthening the service function of the police forces in relation to the inhabitants of territorial communities; improve police partnerships with the public.