Collaborative Policing Model
Collaborative Policing Model
Collaborative Policing Model
ABSTRACT: The emergence of new symptoms in disaster situations prioritizes a collaboration-based approach to maintaining
community order. All systems face the difficulty of human vulnerability when confronted with catastrophic occurrences such as
disasters (Alexander 2005; Cutter 2005). In this situation, the police are vulnerable to becoming victims, creating limitations in the
services provided to the community. These limitations need to be anticipated through collaboration with various parties since the
disaster, and normal situations differ. Therefore, an adaptive collaboration model is required to generate maximum output for
the phenomena that emerged after the disaster. This research will discuss a police collaboration model for the maintenance of
Community Security and Order in the Disaster Collaborative Policing Model. Meanwhile, the focus is on the collaboration carried
out by the police and non-state institutions. A qualitative method was used in the form of in-depth interviews with the police,
collaboration partners from non-state institutions, and experts and academics engaged in disaster management. The results
formulate essential elements by considering internal and external factors from the police organization. These include community
conditions and threats in the form of rumors that affect community support for the police collaboration program.
INTRODUCTION
Disaster has a negative impact on human life, and several research shows the effect on the emergence of Community Security and
Order disturbances. According to Yik Koon (2008:1), situations of natural disasters trigger the worst human behavior, such as
criminal. There were many reports of taking advantage of crises without considering the pains of others. This research was
conducted after the Tsunami that hit the Asian region in December 2004. Furthermore, Susmita (2010:6) found increased crime
in disaster situations. In the research conducted in India, property crime increased in both medium and large-level disasters.
Research in criminology has described the relevance of criminological theories to the emergence of behavior in disaster
situations. For example, routine activity theory states that a crime may arise when three factors, namely motivated perpetrators,
appropriate targets, and lack of supervision, are present in the same time and space. Cohen and Felson's (1979) theory assumes
that the opportunity to commit a crime can result in involvement in a criminal action. Cromwell et al. (1995) illustrate the relevance
of criminal behavior. As quoted from the book Frailing & Harper, Cromwell identified some criminal cases during Andrew Hurricane
in the Bahamas and Florida in 1992. Research linking the theory of routine activities with disasters showed that the number of
crimes increased, most of which were committed by teenagers. This is because the teenagers had much free time following the
destroyed of schools. Meanwhile, security and surveillance are not optimally conducted because most police officers are
preoccupied with finding and rescuing victims (Frailing & Harper, 2017:73).
The police are government officials with an essential role in times of disaster. According to Fugate (2013:101) in Adam &
Anderson (2019), law enforcement officers have two critical roles in responding to a disaster. These include providing community
safety and security and being first responders during times of crisis (Adams & Anderson, 2019:27). The role of the police can be
divided into three phases before, during, and after the disaster. Each phase includes several activities of prevention, mitigation,
preparedness, emergency response, rehabilitation, and reconstruction. In the emergency and post-disaster response phase, the
METHOD
This research created a collaboration model with non-government partners that focuses on two aspects, namely governance and
collaboration outcomes. The elements in collaboration were used as indicators in formulating theories oriented to the
maintenance of security and social order or control in disaster situations. The data collected on the police collaboration mechanism
was conducted in a planned, regular, and systematic manner by observing various partnerships during natural and pandemic
disasters. These findings were described based on data compiled from several sources, namely in-depth interviews with the police,
partners from non-government circles, such as civil society, mass media, and social institutions, as well as academics working in
the field of disaster and police science. Besides in-depth interviews, various secondary data collection techniques were used,
including literature review, observation, and mass media monitoring, to determine the typical forms of social order disturbances.
1.1 Commitment
Commitment concerns the initial relationship between partners before engaging in a collaboration program. This step needs
attention because there are often obstacles where one of the collaboration parties does not fulfill the agreed-upon commitments
at the beginning.
The success of the collaboration is motivated by the history and strong commitment of the actors. (Hartono, 2020). This
ideal condition can be achieved when each party believes in their respective abilities and commitments. They also recognize that
the other party has the credibility and commitment to perform the collaboration goals. Commitment is a condition where actors
have the determination and consistency to remove obstacles and achieve a common goal. The success of the partnership can be
jeopardized when initial commitment is lacking. Mayhill (2006: 49) explained that impediments to poor partnership
implementation could occur due to a lack of organizational commitment and cultural change. However, commitment is difficult,
especially for non-government partners like the community. This is because the community is not the party in charge of disaster
management, hence the concept may change. Carroll Buracker and Associates Ltd (2007) concluded that citizens are unpaid agents
expected to participate in the hectic activities of the government.
The difficulty in building a commitment to collaboration is due to the emergence of certain motives during a disaster. Nel
and Righarts (2018:162) mentioned three concepts that show a causal relationship between natural disasters and conflict: motives,
incentives, and opportunities.
Incentives and hidden political motives from interested parties will turn into conflict when there are opportunities (Wahid,
2018:38). Therefore, specific options are opened for commitment to undergo changes that disrupt the course of the collaboration.
Subsequently, commitment can be strengthened through shared values and perceptions. It is expected to run without certain
motives, including political motives.
1.3.2 Coordination
Some natural disasters and pandemics have a very large impact and are accompanied by the emergence of quite complex
problems. The complexity of the issues demonstrates numerous obstacles to maintaining social security and cannot be separated
from the chaotic coordination between stakeholders.
Several informants emphasized the importance of coordination in disaster management efforts because this problem is
seen as one of the obstacles. Besides causing casualties, weakness in coordination also impacts inequality in other aspects,
including the distribution of aid and evacuation of victims.
Several elements to oversee Community Security and Order are rapid planning, priority sectors, establishing coordination
patterns, and implementation of e-policing. Before coordinating, it is necessary to make a plan, including time and agenda. This is
important for effective and efficient coordination. Setting a time or timeline is also essential to direct activities according to the
available time. However, disaster situations will be different from normal situations, hence collaboration agents should also adapt
to conditions that occur quickly.
This research proposed a priority scale to maintain Community Security and Order in a disaster to overcome the
coordination problems. The coordination pattern is vital for all leaders at various levels to achieve the desired goals. This action
can be started by determining the concise and targeted coordination flow.
The existence of coordination barriers also reminds the importance of implementing ePolicing. This system can provide
public services more quickly, precisely, accurately, transparently, and accountably. The many challenges also demand the ability
of the police to create a strong e-policing mechanism and accommodate social security needs.
1.3.3 Communication
Disturbances in the security and social order through collaborative policing can be prevented by implementing the communication
principle. The lack of communication has affected the success rate of policy implementation and collaborative programs. This
condition can also produce a narrow perception of the duties and functions of each agent when dealing with disaster conditions.
Therefore, communication points are also an element emphasized in this collaboration model. In practice, communication
between stakeholders is not optimal, causing slow management. The lack of understanding is caused by the small opportunity to
hold joint exercises, improve relationships with each other, establish communication, and interact.
1.3.5 Evaluation
Evaluation is an objective and systematic assessment of an intervention. Winer & Ray (1994:14) stated that collaborative partners
need to design and test evaluations to determine success. In collaboration, evaluation is essential to evaluate the effectiveness of
the program. It is also conducted to respond to the obstacles and expected results.
The implementation of the duties of each member involved in collaboration should be evaluated with a good scheme to
obtain information on the actual conditions. Information on evaluation results should be followed up by relevant parties or the
community following the recommendations. Based on the existing evaluation, it is possible to change other elements when
discrepancies are found. This step can also solve the failure resulting from certain aspects, such as communication and
coordination.
2.2. The Influence of Discourse in the Form of Rumors in the Maintenance of Community Security and Order
In an essay entitled "The Growth of a Market of Fear," Furedi (2007:508) quoted by Frailing and Harper (2017:40), fear and anxiety
affect the deliberation process among members. This shows that rumors can interfere with the relationship between all
collaboration agents because of the anxiety and fear formed from the discourse. The public can accept rumors through messages
distributed by the mass media. As stated by Rodriguez (2007), the media plays a role in perpetuating false information in disaster
situations (Rodriguez et al. 2007 in Frailing & Harper:42).
In the current situation, the information produced is very dynamic, constantly evolving, and changing. According to the informants,
this can lead to social psychological conditions that are unstable and inconsistent. The situation is exacerbated because some
people cannot sort out the wrong or correct information. This creates a social upheaval that can lead to distrust and rebellion from
the community. The real condition triggers the emergence of social security disturbance instead of making the community a
collaborative partner for maintaining security and order.
As occurred in the early pandemic, there was distrust in the existence of the COVID-19 virus. Many people still look down
on vaccines and reject the government's vaccine program due to the many confusing reports regarding the two issues. Rumors
cannot be ignored and have become a real threat, impacting the emergence of natural disturbances. The looting in disaster areas
and the negative stigma on COVID-19 victims that led to resistance actions are some of the impacts of rumors.
However, another informant stated that rumors are not always negative. Sometimes, they should be used by turning into
warnings and anticipated immediately. In the pandemic disaster, rumors of a delta variant have been circulating for a long time.
The authorities should be able to respond to this information by following up with anticipation of suppressing the virus.
Besides provoking social unrest, rumors can also affect public participation in collaborative efforts with the police. This is
because it affects the public perception of the police, which decreases the level of trust. Low trust can reduce the public's interest
2.3 Vulnerability
The disaster also creates vulnerabilities that can hinder partnerships. The Population Reference Bureau's website, defined
vulnerability as the characteristics of a person or group and situations affecting their capacity to anticipate, cope with, and recover
from the effects of natural disasters. Mustafa (as quoted from Mcentire, 2011: 3) argued that vulnerability is a state of
powerlessness that makes a community powerless to withstand the debilitating effects of disasters or natural hazards.
Individuals are vulnerable to disaster for various reasons (Cannon, cited in Green, 2004: 323). The elements of
vulnerability can consist of a decrease or lack of physical conditions, the physical environment, human resources, knowledge, and
economic well-being. These elements form vulnerable groups, including children, the poor, the disabled, pregnant and lactating
mothers, the elderly, the marginalized, and certain minority groups. Mcentire (2011:301) exemplified that the elderly may have a
sufficient understanding of disaster based on previous experience. However, their weak health can adversely affect their ability to
protect themselves or respond effectively. The children may be more physically able to meet their needs and may be included in
the vulnerable group due to the failure to understand the required steps. Besides the age factor, gender is also included in another
factor.
The characteristics of this vulnerability have entirely changed during the pandemic. Therefore, not all vulnerable people,
such as children, people with disabilities, or the elderly, are labeled as vulnerable. This situation creates an extreme condition
where everyone can be susceptible regardless of gender or age. Vulnerability can also affect police personnel and their partners,
which impacts the course of the collaboration. During the pandemic, the ability of police members has become less than optimal
because they were exposed to the virus (Siregar: 2020). In this context, the salient element of vulnerability concerns the decline
or lack of physical condition. This was also shown in the interviews with the police chiefs, who admitted that many of their
personnel were exposed to the virus. The decline in physical condition occurred among the community members who are partners
with the police.
Furthermore, vulnerability concerns aspects of human resources (HR). Natural and pandemic disasters also cause HR weaknesses,
including a psychological vulnerability that can attack members of the police and their partners. These conditions can inevitably
bring a sense of stress, and a more significant burden of responsibility can lead to multiple stress levels. Gregor (2005) showed
that disaster significantly affects some people who have lost family and friends, homes, and property. Similarly, they will lose
meaning in life and experience uncertainty due to a loss of future orientation and personal security. Some people can easily
overcome this condition, but the emotional impact can last longer in others because of different influences. Emotional disorders'
symptoms can potentially affect the ability to stay organized. The late response can cause functional disturbances, affecting the
quality of life (Retnowati, 2012). This will also affect the collaborative maintenance of Community Security and Order. The
community will focus on efforts to save themselves instead of being involved in a collaborative program.
This vulnerability factor is a challenge in developing a future collaboration plan for the police and their partners. It prepares new
patterns to anticipate the possibility of police personnel becoming vulnerable but paying attention to community vulnerability
patterns. Efforts to predict vulnerability can also be carried out through identification. These include maps and identifying the
factors causing disaster risk as the primary vulnerability factor. Collaboration with academics is crucial to reduce the number of
vulnerabilities to achieve the desired goals.
CONCLUSION
Creating Community Security and Order are part of social control efforts. Bruce J. Cohen (in Setiadi, 2011:252) defined social
control as the method used to create harmony with the prevailing norms or rules, and one of the strategies of the Indonesian
police is collaboration.
In the context of the police, collaboration is a principle of community policing (Chrysnanda, 2020:20). The police have
applied the concept of community policing in Japan and the United States, which Indonesia later adopted. To optimize the
implementation, the collaboration mechanism between the police and non-state institutions should be supported by established
governance and attention to social phenomena. These two components should be noted because collaboration can be a mainstay
in maintaining security and social order. The Disaster Collaborative Policing Model aims to synergize the potential and resources
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