Section 113 (1) of Police Act 2020, Laws of the Federation of Nigeria provides for Establishment of Community Policing Committee. Section 117 (2) of the Police Act 2020 LFN provides that “The Inspector General of Police, in implementing community policing, shall promote organizational strategies that support the systematic use of partnerships and problem-solving techniques to proactively address conditions that cause crime, social disorder and fear of crime.”

In view of the above statutory provisions of the law and in order to create a harmonious, cordial relationship between the Police and the Community, the Nigeria Police Force established an avenue for members of the public to interact with officers and men of the Nigeria Police for the purpose of enhancing community relations. This partnership and understanding between the general public and the Police gave birth to an association known as POLICE COMMUNITY RELATIONS COMMITTEE (PCRC) nationwide. In May 1984, the then IGP, Etim Inyang established the PCRC. At the formation stage, the PCRC was functioning at the State, Area Command and Divisional levels.

However, the organizational structure, rules and regulations of the association at these levels were not in uniform as each Branch had its own bye-law governing its activities until the formation of a National Body in 2006, and the election of National Officers of the PCRC.

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