The inability of the Nigerian Police to control the increasing wave of crime has led to the proliferation of community policing in many parts of the country. Thus, this thesis was designed to examine the effects of community policing on crime prevention in Nigeria, with a focus on the Jos South local government area of Plateau State, Nigeria. In this study, four research objectives were derived and four research questions were asked. The target population was the youth, stakeholders and law enforcement agents in Jos South Local Government Area.
Data was obtained through the quantitative method (questionnaires), as a cluster sampling technique was adopted in the selection of respondents. 250 respondents were sampled through descriptive survey design. The research was answered using mean and standard deviation analysis (statistical package for social sciences SPSS).
Table of Contents
- Chapter One: Introduction
- 1.1 Background of Study
- 1.2 Statement of Research Problem
- 1.3 Research Questions
- 1.4 Aim and Objectives of Study
- 1.5 Significance of Study
- 1.6 Scope of Study
- 1.7 Definition of Terms
- 1.8 Organization of Study
- Chapter Two:
Objectives and Key Themes
This thesis aims to examine the effects of community policing on crime prevention in Jos South Local Government Area of Plateau State, Nigeria. It investigates the effectiveness of community policing in addressing the shortcomings of the Nigerian Police and explores the challenges faced by these community initiatives.
- Effectiveness of Community Policing in Crime Prevention
- Challenges Faced by Community Policing Outfits
- Role of Community Policing in Addressing Police Ineffectiveness
- Methods and Strategies Employed by Community Policing Groups
- Recommendations for Improving Community Policing Initiatives
Chapter Summaries
Chapter One: Introduction: This chapter sets the stage for the research by providing background information on the increasing crime rates in Nigeria and the rise of community policing as a response. It clearly articulates the research problem, focusing on the effectiveness of community policing in Jos South. The chapter also outlines the research questions, aims, objectives, scope, and definitions of key terms. The significance of the study is highlighted, emphasizing the potential contribution to improving crime prevention strategies in the region. The organizational structure of the thesis is presented, guiding the reader through the subsequent chapters.
Keywords
Community policing, crime prevention, Nigeria, Jos South, police ineffectiveness, vigilante groups, crime control, research methodology, quantitative data analysis, security committees.
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Chapter One, the Introduction, lays the groundwork for the research. It covers the background of the study, the research problem statement, research questions, aims and objectives, the significance of the study, its scope, definitions of key terms, and the overall organization of the thesis.
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The thesis focuses on the effectiveness of community policing in crime prevention, the challenges faced by community policing initiatives, their role in addressing police ineffectiveness, the methods and strategies employed by these groups, and recommendations for improvement.
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The central research question investigates the effectiveness of community policing in addressing crime prevention and the shortcomings of the Nigerian Police in Jos South Local Government Area.
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Key words include: Community policing, crime prevention, Nigeria, Jos South, police ineffectiveness, vigilante groups, crime control, research methodology, quantitative data analysis, and security committees.
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- Julna Jinaka Iliya (Author), 2023, The Effects of Community Policing on Crime Prevention in Jos South Local Government Area of Plateau State, Nigeria, Munich, GRIN Verlag, https://www.grin.com/document/1358826
