Community-centric Policing: Leveraging Technology to Build Trust and Engagement in Ghana

This paper explores how technology is revolutionising community-centric policing in Ghana.The main focus is to examine how digital technologies can improve police operational effectiveness, transparency, and community involvement.The study utilizes the qualitative research approach and thematic analysis to collect and analyse data.The data for the study was obtained through interviews with participants such as police officers, community leaders, and technology specialists.The study also collected secondary data by conducting a thorough literature review.This study identifies important technological advancements that could support community-centric policing, including body-worn cameras, social media platforms, mobile applications, and online reporting systems.The findings of the study show that despite the enormous opportunities that technology presents to improve policing procedures and foster trust within the community, several challenging circumstances, such as infrastructure constraints, training requirements, and coverage enhancement, must be addressed.The study concludes by providing recommendations on how technology can be effectively integrated into policing.The recommendations emphasize the significance of education, community engagement, stakeholder collaborations, and continuous evaluation.