Public Participation in Enhancing the Police Station for the People at Surin Provincial Police Station, Mueang Surin District, Surin Province

Introduction: This research aims to 1) study the level of public participation in the enhancement of the police station for the people at Surin Provincial Police Station, Mueang Surin District, Surin Province.Methodology: The research employs a quantitative research design, using a questionnaire created by the researchers to study the level of public participation in five areas: 1) Behavior of police officers, 2) Performance in providing public services related to documentation, 3) Performance in providing public services related to evidence 4) Performance in providing public services related to criminal cases 5) Performance in providing public services related to traffic. A sample of 342 individuals was surveyed and selected from a total population of 2,316 service users. The questionnaire included both closed and open-ended questions. The researchers analyzed the collected data by calculating the mean, percentage, and standard deviation. Results: The results indicated that the level of public participation in enhancing the police station for the people at Surin Provincial Police Station, Mueang Surin District, Surin Province, was moderate. On average, public participation in the project was rated moderately. When analyzed by area, it was found that the public's participation regarding the behaviour of police officers was rated high, the performance in the documentation was rated high, the performance regarding evidence was rated high.  In contrast, the performance in criminal cases was rated moderate, and the performance in traffic services was rated high. Overall, the average level of participation was moderate. Based on the findings, the researchers propose guidelines for enhancing public participation in the implementation of the Police Station for the People project at Surin Provincial Police Station, emphasizing the involvement and promotion of public participation to raise awareness of the public's role in the project, ensuring its effective implementation and maximizing its benefits.