Interrogating public relations on the performance of the Nigerian police force: A study of force Headquaters Enugu

Abstract

The study examines the effect of public relations on the performance of Nigerian police force, a study of force headquarters Enugu, with specific  objectives to examine ways in which public relations practices of the Nigerian police force affects her relationship with the public, to identify the various  ways public relations practice of the Nigerian police could be conducted to enhance her relationship with the public for improved performance.  Institutional theory was used in interrogating the work. The study used descriptive survey method, data were collected using both primary and  secondary sources. However, the population of the study is 262, while the sample size was 158 using Taro Yamani statistical formular. The study revealed  that the public relations practice of the Nigerian police force has negatively affected her relationship with the public. However, the study concludes that  the Nigerian police force has earned herself bad image in the society, which has made it very difficult for the public to build their trust. The study  therefore in the light of the findings and conclusions recommended amongst others that concerted efforts should be made by the authorities of the  Nigerian police force to boast the level of trust and confidence that the masses have on them. The study examines the effect of public relations on the  performance of Nigerian police force, a study of force headquarters Enugu, with specific objectives to examine ways in which public relations practices of  the Nigerian police force affects her relationship with the public, to identify the various ways public relations practice of the Nigerian police could be  conducted to enhance her relationship with the public for improved performance. Institutional theory was used in interrogating the work. The study used descriptive survey method, data were collected using both primary and secondary sources. However, the population of the study is 262, while the sample  size was 158 using Taro Yamani statistical formular. The study revealed that the public relations practice of the Nigerian police force has negatively affected her relationship with the public. However, the study concludes that the Nigerian police force has earned herself bad image in the society, which  has made it very difficult for the public to build their trust. The study therefore in the light of the findings and  conclusions recommended amongst others that concerted efforts should be made by the authorities of the Nigerian police force to boast the level of trust and confidence that the masses have on  them.