Police power: revelations and realities as perceived by the community

Abstract

This study used qualitative approach particularly in phenomenological study, in which it gathers deep information and perceptions from the chosen respondents of this study. In identifying the participants, the researchers used purposive sampling method to gather data from the participants. This study aims to identify the police power which observes and perceived by the community. The outcome of the analysis conducted during interview revealed the police power in the locality which the participants viewed through the Police Behavior in the Eyes of the Public, The Police’s Accountability to the Public and Police Integrity in the Public Eye. This study aims to give suggestion on changing the perceptions of the public towards the Connection of Community towards Authority, Impact of Police Influence, and Approaches in Equipping Police Influence.