Effectiveness of the Role of the Police in Handling the Criminal Acts of Motorcycle Theft in the Jurisdiction of the Maja Sector Police (Maja Sector Police)

Abstract

This study aims to analyze the effectiveness of the police in handling motorcycle theft cases within the Maja Police Sector. The objectives of this study are to examine and evaluate the extent to which the police effectively respond to motorcycle theft, identify the challenges faced by the Maja Police Sector in investigating motorcycle theft, and explore the solutions implemented to overcome these obstacles. This study uses a juridical-sociological approach, which examines social and legal phenomena based on data and facts obtained through field observations, interviews, and other empirical methods. The findings reveal that the effectiveness of case handling is significantly influenced by the competence of investigators, the availability of supporting facilities and infrastructure, preventive patrol mechanisms, and community cooperation in providing early information. Although the Maja Police Sector has carried out its law enforcement duties in accordance with established procedures, several obstacles remain, including limited personnel, slow evidence collection processes, and low community participation in reporting incidents. This study recommends increasing human resource capacity, optimizing the use of police technology, expanding patrol coverage in high-risk areas, and strengthening community-based policing strategies to improve the effectiveness of motorcycle theft prevention and investigation in the Maja jurisdiction.