Cognitive analysis of the (Bingol Anti Terror Police Department) BATPD Buddy Program

Authors

  • Murat Erkan Eren University Of North Texas
  • Engin Gulen Sam Houston State University

Keywords:

Law enforcement, buddy programs, cognitive analysis, knowledge sharing, performance increasing

Abstract

Buddy programs help newcomers to smooth transition. The programs also try to increase the performance of the new personnel, give them a moral support and provide a proper atmosphere. This study aims to figure out the deficiencies of the buddy program implemented in Bingol Anti-Terror Police Department (BATPD) and try to develop effective solutions for the program’s shortages. Thus, the newcomers are able to adapt to the organization in the fastest way without losing time and energy. In this study, the researcher applied observations and interviews to measure the effectiveness of the program. The participants were selected all of the newcomers who joined the organization in 2012. Data collection process took almost 12 months. According to results of the research, insufficient physical conditions of the unit, multitasking character of the personnel, and incompetent buddies are three reasons that hinder the program from being more successful. Training programs for buddies, focusing on one task at the one time, and more comfortable designed atmosphere in the organization are potential solutions for a better program.

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Author Biographies

Murat Erkan Eren, University Of North Texas

  • Ph.D. degree in Information Science at University of North Texas, U.S.A.

  • Master of Science degree in Social Sciences.

  • Designation as a Board Certified Protection Professional (CPP) by ASIS International (Certification #15548).

  • Designation as a Board Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) by Association of Certified Fraud Examiners (ACFE)

    (Certification #607993). 

    Holding the rank of Chief Superintendent 3th Degree at the Turkish National Police. 

Engin Gulen, Sam Houston State University

I have been continuing my doctoral degree at Criminal Justice Program in Sam Houston State University. My interests are criminology theories, behavior of criminals, investigations and criminal justice systems. I have attended interactive classes and workshops. I have also done many research and written several reports. I currently work as Division Chief in Crime Scene Department at Turkish National Police. 

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Published

2015-12-10

How to Cite

Eren, M. E., & Gulen, E. (2015). Cognitive analysis of the (Bingol Anti Terror Police Department) BATPD Buddy Program. Journal of Human Sciences, 12(2), 1612–1625. Retrieved from https://j-humansciences.com/ojs/index.php/IJHS/article/view/3426

Issue

Vol. 12 No. 2 (2015)

Section

Criminology

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Uluslararası İnsan Bilimleri Dergisi ISSN:1303-5134
International Journal of Human Sciences ISSN:2458-9489
 
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