Public perception on police effectiveness and accountability in Nigeria: Insights into crime prevention and control

The purpose of this study is to assess the Perception of the Public of the Nigeria Police Force on the role of Effective Crime Control and Management in Kabong, Jos North local government Area of Plateau State, Nigeria. Findings of the study revealed that the public perception of the police is on the negative side which negatively influences confidence and trust in the police by the public. This affects the effectiveness of the police in discharging its duty of crime prevention and control efficiently. Based on the findings, it was recommended among others that the police force should foster community engagement and establish a system for continuous evaluation and improvement. This will result in a huge level of public support, and confidence will be gained in the police to effectively curtail crime. This will go a long way in reducing the negative perception of the public of the Nigeria Police.