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Thesis Community Policing and Participation of Students in Enschede

Regtuijt, Rianna (2024) Thesis Community Policing and Participation of Students in Enschede.

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Abstract:This paper examines the concept of community policing, which involves regular police-citizen interactions and responsiveness to community needs [Fielding, 2005]. It specifically investigates students’ willingness to participate in community policing efforts in Enschede. The main research question is: "What influences students’ willingness to collaborate with community policing efforts in Enschede?". To gain comprehensive insights, the study will employ textual analysis of existing literature, in-depth interviews with students, and a survey among students in Enschede. Currently, students in Enschede exhibit reluctance due to a perceived lack of necessity and engagement with community policing. To increase participation, enhancing accessibility to information about its benefits is crucial. This study shows that incentives such as improving neighbourhood safety, fostering altruism through community service, and enhancing perceptions of police effectiveness and trust are central for students in Enschede to collaborate more with community policing efforts. Understanding these factors is essential to encourage greater student engagement in community policing initiatives in Enschede. The study aims to uncover insights that can significantly enhance students’ active involvement in community policing efforts by addressing the aforementioned barriers effectively.
Item Type:Essay (Bachelor)
Faculty:BMS: Behavioural, Management and Social Sciences
Subject:88 social and public administration
Programme:Management Society and Technology BSc (56654)
Link to this item:https://purl.utwente.nl/essays/102134
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