Factors Affecting Female Police Officers’ Performance in Akure Command, Ondo State, Nigeria

Abstract

This survey study is designed to give an in - depth knowledge and analysis on the factors affecting the female police officers’ performance in Akure Command, Ondo State Nigeria. The main objectives of the study are to critically examine the factors affecting the functionality of female police officers in Nigeria; and to identify both the manifest and latent philosophical under – pinning factors hindering their effective performance in the society. It demystifies the issue of discrimination and marginalization of female police officers in Nigeria. It verifies the roles of the Nigeria female police officers in Nigeria. The methodology employed in this study involved both quantitative and qualitative techniques (triangulation). Primary data are collected from the Nigeria female police officers in Akure Ondo State Command, and their male counterparts. This was done with the aid of a survey (questionnaire) and in – depth interview. Simple percentage comparison was used to analyze the data, with the aid of frequency tables and graphical presentations (pictographs). The findings of the study reveal the problems of the female police officers in Nigeria; as well as, their statutory roles in duty. The conclusion is drawn with some recommendations that will make ways for the improvement on the activities of Nigeria female police officers, as well as, the number of personnel and their effectiveness.

Keywords: Crime, Effectiveness, Female police, Performance, Discrimination & Marginalization.