The Optimization of the Performance of Investigative Police Offices Acccording to the Principle of Aāraṇīyadhamma

Abstract

This research article aims to: (1) study the efficiency of investigative police officers' work, (2) study the principles of moral integrity as presented in Buddhism, and (3) propose ways to improve the efficiency of investigative police officers' work based on the principles of moral integrity. This research is qualitative research. A sample group consisting of monks, senior police officials, experts, and subordinate police officers who are practitioners. The tools used were observation and interview forms.

The research found that:

1. The improvement of the efficiency of police officers in investigative work consists of 5 aspects: 1) Knowledge, 2) Law - Understanding and following the law correctly is important. Police must be knowledgeable about the laws related to investigations, including the rights of suspects and victims, 3) Skills - Police should receive training in investigative techniques, interview methods, and evidence examination, 4) Ethics and morality, and 5) Achievement of work objectives.
2. The principles of Sāraṇīyadhamma for enhancing the efficiency of investigative police work consist of six key points: 1) Mettā Kāyakamma - to be amiable in deed, openly and in private, 2) Mettā Vācīkamma - to be amiable in word, openly and in private, 3) Mettā Manokamma - to be amiable in thought, openly and in private, 4) Sādhāraṇabhogitā - to share any lawful gains with virtuous fellows, 5) Sīlasammatā - to keep without blemish the rules of conduct along with one's fellows, openly and in private, and 6) Diṭṭhisammatā - to be endowed with right views along with one's fellows, openly and in private.
3. The enhancement of the efficiency of investigative police work based on the principles of Sāraṇīyadhamma is divided into two aspects: the development of the quality of work performed by investigative police officers, focusing on building relationships and management in their operational activities, leading to increased effectiveness in investigative work and more effective service to the public.