Abagissa, Jemal (P.h.D)Jemberu, Fisseha2021-07-222023-11-042021-07-222023-11-042021-02http://etd.aau.edu.et/handle/123456789/27310This study attempted to assess challenges and prospects of community policing implementation in Lideta sub city, Addis Ababa. In order to achieve its objective, the study designed mixed research approach a combination of qualitative and quantitative research approach. This study used both primary and secondary data sources. Primary data were gathered from community policing officers, community policing representatives and interview with directors responsible for the operation of community policing while secondary data gathered from books, journals and other documents. Questionnaires were filled by community policing officers and community policing representatives in the sub city. Interviews were conducted with five community policing directors in the sub city and one community policing representative. The data was analyzed using descriptive statistics and qualitative technique. The findings of the study demonstrated that the community stated that the police have low understanding and perception towards community policing in the study area. Similarly, the study identified challenges such as lack of community participation, lack of community police relationship, lack of training by community policing officers, and lack of budget to run community policing programs. Based on the finding the researcher recommended that Government at all levels adequately fund the police and the community policing programmes, the government should improve the welfare of officers and in terms of salary, allowances, and accommodation. There is the need for constant training and re- training of both police officers as well as members of the Police Community Relations Committee in order to enhance their efficiency in crime prevention and control, Community should also be made to acknowledge the importance of the programme.enpolice, community policing, communityThesis