Criminological analysis of the Crime of Ordinary Murder (Case Study of Makassar Police and Makassar Class I Prison)
Keywords:
Criminology, Ordinary Murder, Culture of Siri, Crime PreventionAbstract
This study aims to: (1) analyze the factors that cause the occurrence of ordinary murder in Makassar City based on a criminological perspective; and (2) analyze efforts to overcome the crime of ordinary murder committed by law enforcement officials, especially the Makassar Police. This research is empirical legal research. The location of the research was carried out in the jurisdiction of Makassar City, especially in the Makassar Police and Makassar Class I Prison. The types of data used in this study are primary data and secondary data. Primary data was obtained through interviews and questionnaires, while secondary data was obtained through literature studies by examining laws and regulations, official documents, and books and literature relevant to the object of research. The data that has been collected is then analyzed in a qualitative descriptive manner, that is, presenting the data as it is, then analyzed and drawing conclusions. The results of this study show that: (1) the crime of ordinary murder in Makassar City is influenced by various factors, including emotional pressure, personal conflict, the influence of serial culture, and low awareness of the community's law. The cultural value of siri' which is supposed to function as a positive social control in certain practices is misinterpreted as a justification for violent acts; (2) Efforts to counter the crime of murder carried out by law enforcement officials include repressive efforts through law enforcement against the perpetrators, as well as preventive efforts through patrols, legal counseling, and approaches to the community. However, these efforts still face obstacles in the form of low legal awareness and strong emotional factors in conflict resolution.
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