PERAN BHABINKAMTIBMAS POLSEK KOTO TANGAH DALAM PENANGGULANGAN TINDAK PIDANA PERUSAKAN RUMAH IBADAH (STUDI KASUS KELURAHAN PADANG SARAI

Abstract

This research is motivated by the occurrence of criminal acts of destruction of houses of worship in Padang Sarai Village, Padang City. Destruction of houses of worship is classified as a criminal act regulated in the new Criminal Code. Law of the Republic of Indonesia Number 1 of 2023 Article 523 (2023 Criminal Code) concerning the Destruction and Destruction of Buildings, which states that "any person who unlawfully damages or makes unusable a building that functions as a means, infrastructure, and/or public service facility can be punished with a maximum of six years imprisonment or a maximum fine of category V". Problem formulation: (1) What is the role of Bhabinkamtibmas Polsek Koto Tangah in overcoming criminal acts of destruction of houses of worship? (2) What are the obstacles for Bhabinkamtibmas Polsek Koto Tangah in overcoming criminal acts of destruction of houses of worship? This research uses a sociological juridical approach with primary data obtained through interviews and secondary data in the form of laws and regulations and supporting documents. Data were collected through semi-structured interviews and document review, then analyzed qualitatively and descriptively. The results indicate that Bhabinkamtibmas (community police officers) play an active role through early detection, mediation, community development, and a partnership-based policing approach with the community to mitigate conflict and maintain security stability. Obstacles encountered include lack of communication, procedural misunderstandings, individual provocation, and media coverage that exacerbates conflict escalation.