The Effectiveness of Community Policing: A Case Study of Senga Hill District of Northen Province of Zambia

Authors

  • Alivetti Mwale Post Graduate Student, School of Law, Zambian Open University
  • Dr. Francis X. Musonda Supervisor (Registrar, Zambian Open University)

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.47672/ajppa.1700

Keywords:

Community Crime Prevention Association (CCPA) Community Crime Prevention Unit (CCPU), Community Policing (CP), Government Policing Agencies (GPAs), Zambia Police Service (ZPS)

Abstract

Purpose: The purpose of the study was to conduct an analysis of the effectiveness of community policing in selected areas of Senga Hill District of Northern Province of Zambia which has no police station, police post and community police post.

Materials and Methods: Mixed research method was used.

Findings: Community policing not effective in the study area because it lacked police station, police post and community police post.

Implications to Theory, Practice and Policy: The recommendations will contribute to the theory, practice and policy direction of community policing.

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Published

2023-12-19

How to Cite

Mwale, A. ., & Musonda, D. F. X. . (2023). The Effectiveness of Community Policing: A Case Study of Senga Hill District of Northen Province of Zambia. American Journal of Public Policy and Administration, 8(3), 49–57. https://doi.org/10.47672/ajppa.1700

Issue

Vol. 8 No. 3 (2023): Vol 8 No 3 (2023)

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