The aim of this study is to assess the efforts of the Nigerian Police Force and community members towards crime prevention in Bosso Local Government Area of Niger State. The objectives are to examine the collaboration between Nigerian Police Force and community members on crime prevention and control in Bosso Local Government Area, Niger State and to find out the role of community members towards crime prevention and control in the study area. Furthermore the paper wants to identify the challenges faced by the Nigerian Police Force towards crime prevention and control in the study area and to understand the problems faced by community members towards crime prevention and control in the study area.
Crime in every society portrays a great effect capable of disturbing peaceful co-existence and development of the society. No one feels safe in a society that is characterized by criminality. For this, every society adopts measures it deems fit for addressing it. Crime itself is a fuzzy phenomenon as criminologist and sociologist contend with what action or inaction account for a crime as it is diverse, subjective, relative, and depends largely on perspectives, events or legal analysis. Regardless of these complexities, crime refers to a negation of what the law of a society states or an aberration of expected societal conduct.
In recent years, the international community has recognized that development in general, and the achievement of the Millennium Development Goals (MDG) in particular are contingent on the establishment of safety and securities in societies. High level of violence in cities and communities are detrimental to social and economic progress as well as the well-being of citizens. As stated in the report of the Secretary General on the Rule of Law and Transitional Justice in Post Conflict Societies: "prevention is the first imperative of the Criminal Justice".
Inhaltsverzeichnis (Table of Contents)
- Dedication
- Acknowledgement
- Abstract
- Chapter One: Introduction
- Background to the Study
- Statement of the Research Problem
- Aim and Objectives of the Study
- Research Question
- Significance of the Study
- Scope and Limitations of the Study
- Operational Definition
- Chapter Two: Literature Review and Theoretical Framework
- Introduction
- Community Policing
- The Concept of Crime Prevention and Control
- Crime Prevention Models
- The Criminal Justice Crime Prevention Model (CJCPM)
- The Social Crime Prevention Model (SCPM)
- Situational Crime Prevention Model
- Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design (CPTED)
- Role of Police towards Crime Prevention
- Role of Community towards Crime Prevention
- Challenges facing the Police towards Crime Prevention
- The Challenges of Community Members Towards Crime Prevention
- Theoretical Framework
- Structural Functionalism
- Social Control Theory
- Routine Activity Theory
- Theoretical Frame of Analysis
- Chapter Three: Research Methodology
- Introduction
- Location of the study area
- Research Design
- Target population of the study
- Sample size and Sampling Technique
- Sampling Procedure
- Method of Data Collection
- Method of Data Presentation and Analysis
- Chapter Four: Data Presentation and Analysis
- Introduction
- Discussion of the Major Findings
- Chapter Five: Summary, Conclusion, and Recommendation (Summary and Conclusion sections excluded)
- References
- Appendix
Zielsetzung und Themenschwerpunkte (Objectives and Key Themes)
This research project aims to investigate the relationship between police and community relations in the context of crime prevention and control in Nigeria. The study seeks to understand the roles played by both the police and the community in preventing and controlling crime, as well as the challenges they face in this endeavor.
- The role of community policing in crime prevention
- Different models of crime prevention and their applicability in the Nigerian context
- Challenges faced by the police and community members in crime prevention efforts
- The effectiveness of various crime prevention strategies
- Theoretical frameworks explaining police-community relations and crime prevention.
Zusammenfassung der Kapitel (Chapter Summaries)
Chapter One: Introduction: This chapter sets the stage for the research project by providing background information on the study's context. It defines the research problem, outlining the need for investigation into police-community relations' impact on crime prevention in Nigeria. The chapter details the study's aims and objectives, clearly stating its purpose and scope. It also articulates the research question that guides the investigation and explains the significance of the study's findings for improving crime prevention strategies. Finally, it defines key terms and outlines the scope and limitations of the research.
Chapter Two: Literature Review and Theoretical Framework: This chapter provides a comprehensive review of existing literature on community policing, crime prevention and control, and relevant theoretical frameworks. It examines various crime prevention models, including the Criminal Justice Crime Prevention Model (CJCPM), the Social Crime Prevention Model (SCPM), the Situational Crime Prevention Model, and Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design (CPTED). The chapter analyzes the roles of both the police and the community in crime prevention, highlighting the complexities and challenges involved. It explores established theories—structural functionalism, social control theory, and routine activity theory—to provide a theoretical lens for understanding the dynamics of police-community relations and their impact on crime rates. These theories are used to frame the analysis and interpretation of the findings.
Chapter Three: Research Methodology: This chapter details the research design and methodology employed in the study. It describes the location of the study area, the research design used (e.g., qualitative, quantitative, mixed methods), the target population, and the sampling techniques applied to select participants. The chapter also outlines the methods used for data collection (e.g., surveys, interviews, observations) and explains how the collected data was presented and analyzed to ensure rigor and validity of the research findings. It clearly justifies the choices made in the research design to enhance the reliability and credibility of the study's conclusions.
Chapter Four: Data Presentation and Analysis: This chapter presents and analyzes the data collected during the research. It systematically reports the key findings obtained through the chosen data collection and analysis methods described in the preceding chapter. The chapter focuses on the interpretation of the findings, highlighting the most significant results and their implications for understanding the relationship between police-community relations and crime prevention. It provides a detailed discussion of the major findings and their significance within the context of the research questions and objectives.
Schlüsselwörter (Keywords)
Police-community relations, crime prevention, crime control, Nigeria, community policing, crime prevention models, social control theory, structural functionalism, routine activity theory, research methodology, data analysis.
Frequently Asked Questions about the Research Project: Police-Community Relations and Crime Prevention in Nigeria
What is the overall focus of this research project?
This research project investigates the relationship between police and community relations in the context of crime prevention and control in Nigeria. It aims to understand the roles of both the police and the community in preventing and controlling crime, and the challenges they face.
What are the key themes explored in the research?
Key themes include the role of community policing in crime prevention, different crime prevention models and their applicability in Nigeria, challenges faced by police and community members in crime prevention, the effectiveness of various crime prevention strategies, and theoretical frameworks explaining police-community relations and crime prevention.
What is included in the Table of Contents?
The Table of Contents covers a Dedication, Acknowledgement, Abstract, Chapter One (Introduction), Chapter Two (Literature Review and Theoretical Framework), Chapter Three (Research Methodology), Chapter Four (Data Presentation and Analysis), Chapter Five (Summary, Conclusion, and Recommendation), References, and an Appendix.
What are the main objectives of the study?
The study aims to investigate the relationship between police and community relations and crime prevention in Nigeria. It seeks to understand the roles of the police and the community in crime prevention and control, as well as the challenges they face.
What chapters are included and what do they cover?
Chapter One: Introduction sets the context, defines the research problem, outlines aims and objectives, states the research question, and explains the significance and limitations of the study. Chapter Two: Literature Review and Theoretical Framework reviews existing literature on community policing, crime prevention, and relevant theories (structural functionalism, social control theory, routine activity theory). Chapter Three: Research Methodology details the research design, location, target population, sampling techniques, data collection, and analysis methods. Chapter Four: Data Presentation and Analysis presents and analyzes the collected data, discussing major findings. Chapter Five: Summary, Conclusion, and Recommendation (Summary and Conclusion sections excluded from this preview) summarizes the research and offers recommendations.
What are the key crime prevention models discussed?
The research explores the Criminal Justice Crime Prevention Model (CJCPM), the Social Crime Prevention Model (SCPM), the Situational Crime Prevention Model, and Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design (CPTED).
What theoretical frameworks are used?
The study utilizes structural functionalism, social control theory, and routine activity theory to analyze police-community relations and their impact on crime.
What is the research methodology employed?
The methodology section details the research design (e.g., qualitative, quantitative, mixed methods), location, target population, sampling techniques, data collection methods (e.g., surveys, interviews, observations), and data presentation and analysis techniques.
What keywords describe the research?
Keywords include police-community relations, crime prevention, crime control, Nigeria, community policing, crime prevention models, social control theory, structural functionalism, routine activity theory, research methodology, and data analysis.
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- Aliyu Ishaq Abdullahi (Autor:in), 2023, Police and Community Relations on Crime Prevention and Control in Nigeria, München, GRIN Verlag, https://www.grin.com/document/1433448
