| dc.description.abstract | In recent years, public movements encouraging accountability and justice have gained
significant motion worldwide. This research focuses on the Janatha Aragalaya 2022
movement. The research objectives were to assess its influence on public perception and
trust in law enforcement agencies, investigate changes in the relationship between law
enforcement and the community, and analyze the impact of the movement’s initiatives
on the accountability and transparency of law enforcement practices. The study applied
a quantitative research design, utilizing descriptive analysis, multiple linear regression,
and inferential analyses. The research sample consisted of 49 individuals, including civil
and police officers, selected through a simple random sampling method, and data were
gathered through the questionnaire method. The findings revealed a weakly negative
(-0.44) relationship between public perception and trust in law enforcement, as indi cated by the regression equation Y = 3.43 + (−042) + (−0.31) − e. The analysis did
not find a significant relationship between law enforcement and the community (-0.18).
However, there was a weakly negative relationship (-0.37) between accountability and
transparency in law enforcement practices, indicating some impact of the movement on
these aspects. To further improve accountability and transparency, it is recommended to
implement community outreach programs, enhance transparency in operations, improve
communication with the public, engage in community-oriented policing practices, actively
listen to community concerns, and collaborate with community members to address any
issues or grievances. Building strong partnerships with the community can foster trust
and enhance the link between law enforcement and the community. In conclusion, the
Janatha Aragalaya 2022 movement had some impact on public perception and trust in
law enforcement agencies and a weak influence on the accountability and transparency
of law enforcement practices. Further efforts are needed to address the identified issues
and reinstate trust in law enforcement while promoting accountability and transparency
in future operations. | en_US |
