The Role of police Defense Force in Preventing Cattle Rustling in Bariadi District.

Mhule, Jaston Walariki (2023) The Role of police Defense Force in Preventing Cattle Rustling in Bariadi District. Masters thesis, The Open University of Tanzania.

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Abstract

A violent practice known as "cattle rustling" involves pastoral communities robbing one another of their livestock. Because it hinders participation in the implementation of development incentives that open doors for people to advance in life, cattle rustling is thought to have a negative impact on community development levels. The study's main goal was to assess the role of police force in preventing cattle rustling in Bariadi District, with a focus on the role of police in Tanzania. The study adopted Qualitative research approach and employed a case study research design whereby researcher had100 respondents from Nyangokolwa ward and was guided by Structural conflict theory. From studies the findings, the majority of police officers are not only aware of the gravity of cattle rustling, but also believe that significant measures should be taken to prevent it. The police have the capacity and capability to contribute to its prevention, and they respond quickly when cattle rustling incidents occur in the Bariadi District. Furthermore, the majority of participants acknowledged that the police and the community collaborated in sharing information about cattle rustling, and that they empowered the community to prevent cattle rustling in the district. The study suggested that police training and awareness be improved, with a focus on cattle rustling prevention strategies, conflict resolution, and community engagement. Keywords: Police Force, Cattle Rustling Prevention,

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