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Introducing Community Policing in Aruba: Exploring Strategies and Factors for Successful Implementation
Laclé, Emy
Laclé, Emy
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Aruba
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2025-08-29
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University of Aruba
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In the Aruban context, public safety and trust between the police and community remain central to social stability and development. Community policing is a strategy that emphasizes collaboration between police officers and citizens to reduce crime, build trust, and enhance the quality of life. Although Aruba introduced the concept of Polis di Bario in 2000, community policing has yet to be fully implemented across the island. This study aims to define key concepts such as community policing while identifying the perceptions, expectations, internal, and external factors that influence its implementation in Aruba. Through a qualitative research design, this thesis employed semi-structured interviews with 16 participants, both police officers and community members from the districts of Noord, Santa Cruz, Oranjestad, and San Nicolas.
Findings revealed that while there is a strong willingness to adopt a community-oriented policing model, challenges remain, including organizational culture, limited resources, and unclear role expectations. However, the study also uncovered important strengths and opportunities, such as existing neighborhood ties, stakeholder openness, and alignment with Sustainable Development Goal 16. The results provide practical recommendations to support a more transparent,
community-driven policing model and promote long-term safety and collaboration in Aruba.
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Laclé, E.L. (August 29, 2025). Introducing Community Policing in Aruba: Exploring Strategies and Factors for Successful Implementation. Bachelor thesis. University of Aruba.