Title MIŠLJENJA I STAVOVI GRAĐANA O POLICIJI
Title (english) CITIZENS' OPINIONS AND ATTITUDES ABOUT THE POLICE
Author Petra Gerovac
Mentor Sanja Stanić (mentor)
Committee member Marija Lončar (predsjednik povjerenstva)
Committee member Sanja Stanić (član povjerenstva)
Committee member Toni Popović (član povjerenstva)
Granter University of Split Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences Split
Defense date and country 2024-09-25, Croatia
Scientific / art field, discipline and subdiscipline SOCIAL SCIENCES Sociology
Abstract U ovom istraživanju analizirao se odnos između policije i građana grada Splita, s posebnim
fokusom na percepciju sigurnosti, povjerenje u policiju te radne uvjete i motivaciju policijskih
službenika. Istraživanje se sastojalo od ankete provedene među 500 građana Splita te
polustrukturiranih intervjua s policijskim službenicima. Policija, kao ključna javna služba
Ministarstva unutarnjih poslova, ima zadatak zaštite života, prava, sigurnosti i imovine građana, te
sprečavanja i otkrivanja kaznenih djela. Dužnosti policijskih službenika uključuju poštivanje
dostojanstva i prava svakog pojedinca, a ključna svrha institucionalizacije policije je očuvanje
sigurnosti i zadovoljavanje društvenih potreba kroz prevenciju društvene devijantnosti. Istraživanje
pokazuje da iako građani prepoznaju važnost policijskog rada, postoji potreba za povećanjem
vidljivosti policije i boljom komunikacijom. Građani izražavaju zabrinutost zbog percepcije
policije kao isključivo represivne institucije, dok policijski službenici prepoznaju potrebu za većom
vidljivošću i boljem upravljanju resursima. Rezultati ankete otkrivaju mješovite osjećaje građana
prema policiji, uključujući prepoznavanje profesionalizma u kriznim situacijama, ali i zabrinutost
zbog nedostatka transparentnosti. Policajci ističu važnost profesionalnog integriteta,
komunikacijskih vještina i ljubaznosti u oblikovanju percepcije građana. Iako su općenito
zadovoljni radnim uvjetima i mogućnostima profesionalnog razvoja, naglašavaju izazove s kojima
se suočavaju, uključujući osjećaj izoliranosti i stres. Javna percepcija policije oblikovana je
stereotipima i predrasudama, što može utjecati na povjerenje građana i učinkovitost policije. Stoga
je ključno razumjeti izazove s kojima se policija suočava te raditi na poboljšanju odnosa između
policije i zajednice. Preporučuje se povećanje vidljivosti policije kroz češće patrole i javne
događaje, te uvođenje obrazovnih programa za građane. Ovo istraživanje pruža osnovu za daljnji
razvoj strategija za unapređenje odnosa između policije i građana, povećanje sigurnosti i
zadovoljstva u zajednici.
Abstract (english) This research analyzed the relationship between the police and the citizens of the city of Split, with
a special focus on the perception of safety, trust in the police, and the working conditions and
motivation of police officers. The research consisted of a survey conducted among 500 citizens of
Split and semi-structured interviews with police officers. The police, as a key public service, has
the task of protecting the lives, rights, safety and property of citizens, as well as preventing and
detecting criminal offences. The duties of police officers include respect for the dignity and rights
of every individual, and the key purpose of the institutionalization of the police is to preserve safety
and meet social needs through the prevention of social deviance. The research shows that although
citizens recognize the importance of police work, there is a need to increase the visibility of the
police and better communication. Citizens express concern about the perception of the police as an
exclusively repressive institution, while police officers recognize the need for greater visibility and
better management of resources. The results of the survey reveal mixed feelings of citizens towards
the police, including recognition of professionalism in crisis situations, but also concern about the
lack of transparency. Police officers emphasize the importance of professional integrity,
communication skills and kindness in shaping the perception of citizens. Although they are
generally satisfied with working conditions and opportunities for professional development, they
highlight the challenges they face, including feelings of isolation and stress. The public perception
of the police is shaped by stereotypes and prejudices, which can affect the trust of citizens and the
effectiveness of the police. Therefore, it is crucial to understand the challenges facing the police
and work to improve the relationship between the police and the community. It is recommended to
increase the visibility of the police through more frequent patrols and public events, and the
introduction of educational programs for citizens. This research provides a basis for further
development of strategies to improve police-citizen relations, increase safety and satisfaction in the
community
Keywords
povjerenje u policiju
policijski službenici
percepcija sigurnosti
radni uvjeti policije
zadovoljstvo građana
uloga policije
Keywords (english)
trust in the police
police officers
perception of safety
working conditions of the police
citizen satisfaction
role of the police
Language croatian
URN:NBN urn:nbn:hr:172:555444
Study programme Title: Sociology Study programme type: university Study level: graduate Academic / professional title: magistar/magistra sociologije (magistar/magistra sociologije)
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