Problem-Oriented Policing in Addressing Student Brawls in Sukabumi Regency
Student brawls are a form of juvenile delinquency that has developed into a public safety and order problem and has the potential to lead to legal violations. Sukabumi Regency still faces the problem of student brawls influenced by family factors, social environment, schools, and the use of social media. This study aims to analyze the factors that cause student brawls, evaluate the implementation of police policies for handling them, and formulate an effective Problem-Oriented Policing model for application in Sukabumi Regency. The study employs a normative juridical method with legislative and conceptual approaches. The legal materials used consist of primary, secondary, and tertiary legal materials that are analyzed qualitatively. The results show that the policies for handling student brawls that have been implemented are still dominated by a repressive approach and therefore have not been able to address the root of the problem comprehensively. The application of Problem-Oriented Policing through the Scanning, Analysis, Response, Assessment (SARA) model is considered more effective because it focuses on identifying, analyzing, and resolving the factors causing brawls. This model should be integrated with child protection approaches, restorative justice, and collaboration among the police, schools, families, local governments, and the broader community to ensure sustainable prevention of brawls.