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The Role of Community Policing in Jalingo Local Government Area

This study examines the implementation and impact of community policing in Jalingo Local Government Area, Taraba State, Nigeria, emphasizing collaboration, trust, social capital, crime reduction, and sustainability. Community policing is a progressive law enforcement approach that prioritizes partnership between police, residents, traditional leaders, and informal security groups to enhance public safety and social cohesion. Using empirical data, theoretical frameworks, and policy analysis, the research reveals that effective community policing fosters mutual trust, enhances police responsiven…