Factors Contributing to the Incidents of Police Brutality in Bo City

Mohamed Yusuf , Ibrahim Munu , Sahr Adams

Bo City, Police brutality, Law enforcement, Violence, Corruption, Peacebuilding

The problem of police brutality is pervasive in police institutions worldwide, and Sierra Leone is no exception, as it exhibits similar tendencies. This research project investigates the effects of police brutality on peacebuilding processes in Bo City, Sierra Leone. The objectives of the study were to examine the nature and scope of police brutality incidents, identify the factors contributing to the incidents of police brutality, and propose strategies and recommendations for addressing and preventing police brutality, thereby enhancing peacebuilding efforts. The research utilized a descriptive research design, incorporating a combination of quantitative and qualitative methodologies for data collection. A total of 101 respondents were the focus of the study, with a sample size of 81. The respondents were selected through a simple random sampling techniques. Primary data was gathered through questionnaires and Key Informant Interview, and Focus Group Discussions. Quantitative data was analyzed using descriptive statistics displayed in figures, whereas qualitative data was categorized into themes for analysis and presented through narratives and verbatim. The results of the study demonstrated that the community of Bo City views police brutality as a major concern, leading to widespread unease among the populace. The study identified multiple manifestations of police brutality, ranging from torture and unlawful detention to corruption, intimidation, extrajudicial killings, protests, excessive force, and the use of chemical agents against crowds. Additionally, the research revealed that police brutality undermines peacebuilding endeavors by eroding public confidence in law enforcement agencies, diminishing their legitimacy and credibility, fueling social unrest, public outcry, protests, and demonstrations, all of which impede development and peacebuilding activities. The study's findings and conclusions have led to several recommendations, which include enhancing the training curriculum, establishing a reporting mechanism for unreasonable directives from superiors, prosecuting corrupt police officers, and implementing comprehensive reforms within the Sierra Leone Police institutions.

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"Factors Contributing to the Incidents of Police Brutality in Bo City", IJSDR - International Journal of Scientific Development and Research (www.IJSDR.org), ISSN:2455-2631, Vol.9, Issue 10, page no.1 - 13, October-2024, Available :https://ijsdr.org/papers/IJSDR2410001.pdf

Volume 9 Issue 10, October-2024

Pages : 1 - 13

Paper Reg. ID: IJSDR_212526

Published Paper Id: IJSDR2410001

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Research Area: Social Science and Humanities 

Country: Bo, Bo, Sierra Leone

Published Paper PDF: https://ijsdr.org/papers/IJSDR2410001

Published Paper URL: https://ijsdr.org/viewpaperforall?paper=IJSDR2410001

DOI: https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.13886266

ISSN: 2455-2631 | IMPACT FACTOR: 9.15 Calculated By Google Scholar | ESTD YEAR: 2016

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