Community policing and community relations for solving community crimes in the Administration Headquarters Provincial Police Region 7

Abstract

The objectives of this research were 1) to study community policing and community relations for solving community crime problems 2) to study the factors affecting community policing and community relations for solving community crimes, and 3) to recommend community policing and community relations for community crime solutions. It was qualitative research. Data were collected using in-depth interviews. Key informants consisted of community policing and public relations, community leaders, and, community members, totaling 25 people. The results were then summarized on a systematic, rational, and theoretical basis, and organized information. The results showed that

1. Community policing and community relations for solving community crimes had received good cooperation from police officers, community leaders, and people. From such operations, crime problems in the area could be reduced significantly.


2. Factors affecting community policing and community relations for solving community crimes were the result of community degradation which causes fear of various dangers. If a community was rife with drug problems and gangs of youngsters, it was more of a catalyst for crime and deviant behavior or violations of the law.


3. Community crime response recommendations were based on research findings. The researcher could summarize the results as follows. 1) Community leaders and people should be fully supported and assisted. 2) It should support personnel operations such as budgets, materials, and vehicles. 3) Due to differences in communication (language) and culture, operations that reflect conflicts in the work of officials and people should be understood.