In the process of carrying out their functions hundreds of people complain every year about the behaviour of uniformed officers. This is because the way officers deal with average citizens on average days and the way customers complaints are handled, speak volumes about the overall quality of an officer and the organisation he/she represents
Mission Statement of The Nigeria Police
"To Deliver Qualitative and Efficient Security & Law Enforcement Services to the citizens of Nigeria"
According to Goldstein (1977)- the functions of police are
To prevent and control conduct widely recognized as threatening to life and property
To aid individuals who are in danger of physical harm, such as the victims of violent attack
To facilitate the movement of people and vehicles
To assist those who cannot care for themselves.. the physically disables, the old, and the young
To resolve conflict, whether.between individuals, groups or individuals, or individuals and their government
To identify problems that have the potential for becoming more serious problems
To create and maintain a feeling of security in communities
