Structural Reformation of Nigeria Police Force through Strategic Human Resource Management Framework

Abstract

Aims: The Police force stabilizes public institutions for societal tranquillity, economic development, peaceful coexistence and is an integral pillar in securing human development, which unfortunately operates as a mirage in Nigeria. Therefore, this study seeks to provide appropriate recommendations for structural reform of the Nigeria Police force using the strategic human resource management (SHRM) approach to the identified challenges facing the Nigerian Police Force. Study Design: The study utilized a qualitative research design. Methodology: The study used a systematic literature review of qualitative research methodology through the thorough and critical content analysis of reports, journals, publications, and news. Results: The study findings revealed five significant challenges hindering police effectiveness in Nigeria and developed a 10 X 5 SHRM framework that included ten (10) strategic focus and five (5) strategies.  Conclusion: The study concluded that the 10 X 5 strategic human resource management frameworks will provided the needed reforms and recommended the 1829 nine (9) policing principles and three (3) core ideas of Sir Robert Peel.