The Effectiveness of the Door-to-Door System by Bhabinkamtibmas in Preventing Aggravated Theft in the Ngawi Police Jurisdiction

Abstract

This final project focuses on the effectiveness of the door-to-door system of Bhabinkamtibmas (Police Community Liaison Officer) in preventing aggravated theft crimes in the jurisdiction of the Ngawi District Police. The writing of this final project is motivated by the high rate of aggravated theft crimes in recent years, specifically from 2020 to 2022, in the jurisdiction of the Ngawi District Police. The purpose of this writing is to describe and analyze the organizational resources and implementation of the door-to-door system by the Binmas unit in preventing aggravated theft crimes. As analytical tools, the author utilizes several concepts and theories, namely: the concept of Bhabinkamtibmas, the concept of the door-to-door system, the concept of aggravated theft, Management Theory, and Communication Theory. This study adopts a qualitative approach, utilizing field research, and data collection techniques through observation, interviews, and document studies. The results of this study indicate that the implementation of the door-to-door system by the Ngawi District Police in preventing aggravated theft crimes is considered ineffective. This is due to non-compliance with regulations and standard operating procedures (SOPs). Starting from the less-than-ideal condition of organizational and human resources, Bhabinkamtibmas is burdened with other tasks, making them ineffective in implementing the door-to-door system. Additionally, difficult road access and internet constraints in some villages, as well as a lack of community awareness about their environment in several villages, contribute to this ineffectiveness. The author concludes that the resources and implementation of community policing in each village are not effective. Therefore, the author suggests that Bhabinkamtibmas officers in each police sector should not have additional duties, so they can focus more effectively on community policing. Furthermore, expanding internet access would facilitate the community in receiving information and community policing updates through social media.