A Critical Review on the Role of Police in Ensuring Justice Under the Criminal Justice System

In criminology, the role of police is crucial. Because the primary responsibility of law enforcement is to apprehend offenders and hold them until the end of the trial to deter crime, police are legally permitted to enforce public and social order through force and other forms of coercion. Since criminology and crime are fundamental subjects for law enforcement, criminology divisions for police are found in practically every nation in world. Additionally, police receive manual training in criminology. An honest, sincere, and proficient police force can indeed guarantee a social stability. This paper provides an apparent understanding of the role of the Police in ensuring the criminal justice system in Bangladesh. A literature review is included in related books, articles, journals, newspapers, etc., to gather information for this research. Based on the specific objectives, an interview process was conducted. Actually, both primary and secondary data have been collected. Primary data was collected from some police constables and officers, and secondary data was collected from books, articles, journals, and the internet. This paper attempts to conduct a historical and analytical analysis through the objectives. Finally, this study makes a statement and offers suggestions for improving police officers’ understanding of criminology and reforming Bangladesh’s police force. Police personnel can refer to this article for strategic guidance.