Public perception on police effectiveness and accountability in Nigeria: Insights into crime prevention and control
1 Nasarawa State University, Nigeria.
2 Babcock University, Nigeria.
3 University of Ibadan, Nigeria.
4 North Dakota University, USA.
5 Texas Tech University, USA.
Review Article
World Journal of Advanced Research and Reviews, 2024, 24(01), 759–765
Publication history:
Received on 18 August 2024; revised on 05 October 2024; accepted on 08 October 2024
Abstract:
The purpose of this study is to assess the Perception of the Public of the Nigeria Police Force on the role of Effective Crime Control and Management in Kabong, Jos North local government Area of Plateau State, Nigeria. Findings of the study revealed that the public perception of the police is on the negative side which negatively influences confidence and trust in the police by the public. This affects the effectiveness of the police in discharging its duty of crime prevention and control efficiently. Based on the findings, it was recommended among others that the police force should foster community engagement and establish a system for continuous evaluation and improvement. This will result in a huge level of public support, and confidence will be gained in the police to effectively curtail crime. This will go a long way in reducing the negative perception of the public of the Nigeria Police.
Keywords:
Crime; Crime Control; Nigeria Police Force; Public Perception; Community Policing
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