Cooperation Cooperation in Crime Prevention among Citizens within the Jurisdiction of Nong Hi Provincial Police Station, Nong Hi District, Roi Et Province

Abstract

         The objectives of this research were 1) to examine the cooperation in crime prevention among citizens in the jurisdiction of Nong Hi Provincial Police Station, Nong Hi District, Roi Et Province. 2) to compare the levels of cooperation in crime prevention among citizens in the jurisdiction of Nong Hi Provincial Police Station, classified by personal factors. and 3) to study recommendations regarding cooperation in crime prevention among citizens in the jurisdiction of Nong Hi Provincial Police Station. The sample consisted of 374 citizens. The research instrument used for data collection was a five-point rating scale questionnaire. The statistics used for data analysis included frequency, percentage, mean, and standard deviation, as well as t-test, one-way analysis of variance (ANOVA), and content analysis.

         The results show that:  1) Overall, the level of cooperation in crime prevention among citizens in the jurisdiction of Nong Hi Provincial Police Station, Nong Hi District, Roi Et Province was at a high level. When ranked from the highest to the lowest mean scores, the aspects were cooperation in crime prevention planning, followed by cooperation in publicizing crime prevention information, cooperation in organizing crime prevention activities, while the aspect with the lowest mean score was strengthening cooperation in crime prevention. 2) A comparison of the levels of cooperation in crime prevention among citizens in the jurisdiction of Nong Hi Provincial Police Station, Nong Hi District, Roi Et Province, classified by gender, age, occupation, and educational level, showed no statistically significant differences. 3) Recommendations on crime prevention cooperation should promote joint goal-setting and clear role definition between the public and the police. Activities should be organized that effectively reduce crime in the area, with appropriate support of resources from the community. At the same time, efforts should be made to strengthen community networks and build trust between citizens and the police, as well as to encourage the monitoring and dissemination of crime prevention information in order to broaden public awareness and community participation.