A delegation from the Center for Crime Science, Royal Police Cadet Academy, led by Pol. Lt. Col. Seksin Seemapollakul and Pol. Maj. Manassanan Kantasri, presented their research at the 8th World Conference on Social Sciences (WORLDCSS), held from June 6–8, 2025 at the University of Cambridge, United Kingdom. Their presentation, titled “Developing Internationally-Recognized Work Processes at the Police Station”, was part of a broader initiative to reform patrol operations within the Thai police system.
The research exemplifies the application of Crime Science, an interdisciplinary approach that draws upon organizational management theories and international quality management frameworks. In this study, these concepts were integrated to redesign patrol operations within Thai police stations to better respond to complex real-world environments. Through comprehensive fieldwork across police stations nationwide, the research examined every stage of the patrol process—from workforce and resource preparation, in-field supervision, to performance assessment and organizational improvement.
In addition, the study identified several structural constraints affecting patrol efficiency, such as unclear role definitions, rigid budgeting systems, underutilization of technology, and performance evaluations that fail to reflect ground realities. Building on these findings, the research proposed nine systemic recommendations grounded in international quality standards such as ISO 9001 and ISO 54002. These include redefining patrol mandates, decentralizing administrative and budgetary authority, fostering frontline leadership, developing context-responsive training, and creating citizen feedback mechanisms to support continuous improvement within police organizations.
Participation in this international forum underscores the Center’s role as a Hub of Knowledge, driving innovation in crime prevention and policing practices. The Center is committed to positioning Crime Science as a core framework for advancing policing in Thailand, while also supporting regional collaboration across ASEAN for sustainable public safety development.
The Center has also established international partnerships with institutions such as the UCL Jill Dando Institute of Security and Crime Science and the International Police Association (UK) to promote knowledge exchange, joint research, and capacity-building efforts aimed at laying the foundation for a future regional Crime Science hub.
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