Legal Analysis of the Handling of the Crime of Child Abduction by Investigators

This article aims to discuss whether the handling of the crime of kidnapping children by investigators at the Gorontalo City Police is following applicable regulations and the obstacles faced by investigators in handling the crime of kidnapping children in Gorontalo City. This research uses empirical research, and data sources are obtained from primary data and secondary data with observation and interview research methods as primary or primary data. In contrast, secondary data consists of laws and regulations, scientific works, and other relevant sources. This research was conducted at the Gorontalo City Police Station, with the primary respondents being Gorontalo City Police Investigators. The results showed that the handling of the crime of child abduction by Gorontalo City Police investigators was carried out using a restorative justice approach as an alternative to dealing with the crime of child abduction. Meanwhile, in carrying out their duties, investigators certainly experience obstacles such as internal and external constraints.