Innovative measuring models in the legal security system

Abstract

           This research aims to study legal issues and obstacles including laws and regulations related to encouraging network partners to participate in the security of life, body, and property of the people at the local level to develop relevant laws and regulations using a qualitative research method with in-depth interviews in small group meetings. The results showed that 1) for legal issues and obstacles to the implementation, it was found that the network partners do not literally participate and most of the police operation is carried out on the orders of the commanding officers.  Another critical issue is the budget while the relevant laws and regulations are sufficient. However, most of those involved do not recognize the laws and regulations on the operation. In addition, police officers do not adhere to the guidelines of the Royal Thai Police Regulations on Promoting Public, Local Communities, and Organizations to Participate in Police Affairs B.E. 2551. Regarding relevant legislation, laws on public participation in foreign police operations are consistent with Thailand's operation to promote public participation in police affairs, such as Japan's community police, and provide opportunities to establish plans or measures in maintaining public order and safety within the area to be following the needs of each locality or community. As for the Security Business Act of B.E 2558 in Thailand, it is consistent with the law on foreign private security that focuses on the potential of security personnel and the importance of licensing to perform duties including the role of being a part to play a role in supporting the operation of the police officers. This is for the development of related laws and regulations, consisting of 2 approaches, namely 1) the development of measures or mechanisms to solve problems and 2) innovative measures or mechanisms.