Focus & Scope

Tanggon Kosala is a peer-reviewed journal that publishes high-quality research and review articles on police science from various academic perspectives. The journal aims to contribute to the theoretical and practical development of policing by addressing key issues in law enforcement, crime prevention, and public security.

The journal covers research related to the five technical functions of policing, including:

  1. Preemptive Function – Studies on crime prevention through education, community outreach, and public awareness programs to foster legal consciousness and social order.
  2. Preventive Function – Research on patrol strategies, crime risk management, security measures, and the role of technology in crime prevention.
  3. Repressive Function – Analysis of law enforcement actions, criminal investigations, interrogation techniques, and methods for handling offenders.
  4. Law Enforcement Function – Discussions on the application of criminal and civil law, criminal justice systems, human rights in policing, and inter-agency collaboration in law enforcement.
  5. Intelligence and Security Function – Research on intelligence gathering, counter-terrorism strategies, radicalization prevention, and national and international security policies.

In addition to these core policing functions, the journal also welcomes interdisciplinary studies in the following areas:

  • Criminology & Police Sociology – Research on crime patterns, social factors influencing criminal behavior, and police-community relations.
  • Forensic Science & Criminal Investigation – Advances in forensic techniques, crime scene analysis, and the role of technology in modern investigations.
  • Public Policy & Police Management – Evaluations of law enforcement policies, police reforms, and leadership strategies in policing organizations.
  • Technology & Digital Policing – The use of artificial intelligence, big data, digital surveillance, and cybercrime prevention in law enforcement.

By providing evidence-based research and best practices, Tanggon Kosala aims to be a leading reference in the development of professional, human-centered, and effective policing both nationally and internationally.