PERAN KEPOLISIAN RESOR KOTA PADANG DALAM MENANGGULANGI TAWURAN DI KOTA PADANG

Abstract

Brawl is a form of crime that is included in a criminal act. The arrangement regarding brawls is Article 358 of the Criminal Code. The incident of brawls between students namely Students of SMKN 5 Padang, SMK Tamsis, and SMKN Nusatama against SMKN 1 Padang on July 28 2022. The problems discussed are (1) What is the role of the Padang City Resort Police in tackling brawls in Padang City? (2) What are the obstacles faced by the Padang City Resort Police in tackling brawls in Padang City? This study uses a sociological juridical research type. The data collected is in the form of primary data and secondary data. Data collection techniques through interviews and document studies. Then in the analysis with qualitative methods. Conclusion (1) The role of the Padang City Police in tackling brawls, namely conducting appeals, counseling and outreach, then the Police also carry out special patrols during Friday prayers and conduct condition creation (CITKON) on Saturday nights. (2) Obstacles faced by the Padang City Police in dealing with brawls, namely the influence of internal and external factors. Keywords: Role of the Police, Constraints, Brawl