Innovation on Optimizing and Propelling the Development of Police Comprehensive Investigative Skills

Abstract

The efficacy of the police's investigative performance in delivering justice to the public is questionable. This study aimed to construct and disseminate an investigative skill model to police officers in the Nakhonpathom province region. The target population for this research consisted of ninety individuals: faculty members affiliated with the Faculty of Police Science, ten members of the investigation group Police Cadet Academy, and eighty third- and fourth-year police cadets. The findings were as follows: 1) The investigative skills model, which emphasized collaboration and integration among police investigators, forensic officers, and external agencies, was applicable and suitable for implementation in all cases. The evident advantages encompassed collaboration in their tasks and the acquisition of an identical set of case data; the implementation of CRIMES technology and its searching system facilitated the acquisition of information more quickly and easily; facilitated swift coordination or information transmission; and enabled efficient management of time and

travel expenses. Regarding the provision of public services, the model reduced the victim's repetition of case-specific details, which could have resulted in inaccurate or insufficient information or negatively impacted their emotional and mental well-being. The system additionally furnished up-to-date case statuses, notwithstanding the absence of the responsible officer. It was determined that the dissemination of the model improved public satisfaction and the officers' capacity to manage cases effectively. Nevertheless, personnel and the number of cases received might limit the application to all cases. An authentication criterion for editing and access was suggested.