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Illegal logging causes deforestation, disrupts forest ecosystems, and threatens biodiversity, contributing to climate change by reducing carbon absorption. It also leads to soil erosion and other environmental issues. This study examines the measures taken by the Lampung Provincial Forestry Service to combat illegal logging in the Way Waya Protected Forest, Pringsewu Regency, and the challenges faced in these efforts. Using a normative and empirical legal approach, the study collects data through literature review and interviews with investigators from the Forestry Service, the Lampung Regional Police, and academics. The findings reveal that preventive actions, such as community outreach and education, alongside repressive measures like joint operations, patrols, and law enforcement, are in place. However, technical and social challenges hinder their effectiveness, requiring institutional improvements and better inter-agency collaboration. This study highlights the need for stronger partnerships between the government, communities, and relevant agencies to combat forest crimes. The recommendations aim to improve forest management policies and raise public awareness of forest preservation.

Increasing police accountability and professionalism is critical in addressing abuses of authority within law enforcement institutions. These issues have become a major concern, especially when abuses undermine public trust and the integrity of law enforcement agencies. To overcome these challenges, a comprehensive approach that includes both preventive and repressive measures is necessary. Preventive efforts such as ethics education, professional training, and mental development programs are essential in cultivating a culture of integrity and professionalism within the police force. These initiatives help officers to better understand their responsibilities, adhere to ethical standards, and manage the psychological demands of their roles. On the other hand, repressive efforts, including law enforcement and the imposition of strict sanctions for violations, act as deterrents to unethical behavior. The effective enforcement of laws and policies is critical in holding officers accountable and ensuring that those who abuse their power are appropriately disciplined. Analyzing the implementation of ethics in police duties and the factors that either support or hinder both internal and external supervision is also necessary. By identifying weaknesses in the existing system, law enforcement agencies can better target areas that need reform. Furthermore, strengthening transparency within the police force and reforming the supervision system are crucial steps toward building public trust. Public participation in external supervision mechanisms is also a key factor. When citizens are actively involved in oversight, it fosters a sense of accountability and encourages police officers to act with more responsibility. In conclusion, by adopting an evaluation-based approach and pursuing reforms aimed at enhancing accountability and professionalism, police institutions can improve their effectiveness. These reforms will promote fairer, more transparent, and responsible law enforcement, ultimately leading to greater public confidence in the police and their ability to perform their duties justly.

The purpose of this research is to analyze the modus operandi of motorcycle theft crime in Kupang City and its prevention pattern (case study of Kelapa Lima Police Station). This research is an empirical legal research that directly observes the research location to find out the facts that occur in the field. The research data sources are primary data and secondary data which are then analyzed descriptively qualitatively. The results showed that the modus operandi of overcoming the crime of theft of motorized vehicles in the jurisdiction of the Kelapa Lima Police was iron scissors, using kunji t, using fake contact kunji, using leasing services (debtcolletor). Of all the cases of crime modus operandi of motorcycle theft above has 40 cases of different types of modes. Countermeasures carried out by law enforcement or police officers include pre-emtif efforts, which are initial efforts made by the police to prevent crime by instilling good values and norms so that these norms are internalized in each person. Preventive, These preventive efforts are a follow-up to pre-emtif efforts which are still in the prevention stage before the crime occurs. Preventive efforts that are emphasized are eliminating opportunities to commit crimes. Repressive, The countermeasures taken are by taking action against the perpetrators of crime in accordance with their actions and correcting them so that they realize that their actions are unlawful and detrimental to society.

This research aims to find out and analyze how law enforcement efforts are carried out in cases of distribution of illegal tobacco products by Gorontalo Customs and Excise officials. This research is classified as empirical research using a qualitative approach and then using data collection techniques by means of interviews, literature review, documentation, and using descriptive data analysis. The results of this research indicate that law enforcement efforts against the distribution of illegal tobacco products by Gorontalo Customs and Excise officials include preventive law enforcement (prevention) and repressive law enforcement (Action). In preventive law enforcement Customs and Excise officials carry out legal socialization activities, routine patrol activities and carry out observations, to enforce repressive laws from Customs and Excise officials when they receive information from the intelligence unit or complaints from the public, the data received is then analyzed. If the results of the analysis show that the data meets operational standards then the process of action, deterrence, inspection, sealing and confiscation is continued. Customs and Excise officials in carrying out law enforcement have not yet reached the realm of court, only the imposition of administrative sanctions.    

Human rights are inherent to the essence and existence of humans as creatures of God Almighty, and they are gifts that must be respected, upheld, and protected by the state, law, government, and every individual for the dignity and protection of human beings. Domestic violence (KDRT) is a violation of human rights, a crime against human dignity, and a form of discrimination that must be eliminated.The focus is on the legal protection efforts for women victims of domestic violence and the prevention and mitigation efforts against violence towards women. In conclusion, to improve this situation, integrating restitution into the criminal justice system is a solution to be considered. Therefore, while the PKDRT marks a significant step in legal protection for victims of domestic violence, integrating restitution and increasing awareness and commitment from all involved parties are crucial to ensuring better protection and justice for victims of domestic violence in Indonesia. Thus, to enhance the effectiveness of handling violence against women, good coordination among various institutions and disciplines is needed, along with strong commitment from society, law enforcement agencies, and the government to take necessary actions to create a safe and just environment for women. Recommendations for discussion include legal education and awareness, integrated protection, strengthening of medical evidence, socialization and funding, effective criminal prioritization, and restitution as an alternative. The formation of an integrated committee, strengthening gender-sensitive legal systems, education and attitude change in society, establishment of crisis centers or shelters, firm repressive actions, and integration of anti-violence norms are also suggested.

The purpose of this research is to analyze the efforts and obstacles in overcoming the crime of baby dumping in Manggarai Regency. This research is empirical research, which is research conducted directly in the field and carried out at the Manggarai Resort Police and the Office of Women's Empowerment and Child Protection (DP3A) of Manggarai Regency. Data collection techniques used interviews and document/literature studies. The data used were primary and secondary data. The results of the data processing were analyzed descriptively qualitative. The results of this study show that: (1) The efforts made by the Manggarai Resort Police and DP3A of Manggarai Regency in overcoming the crime of baby dumping are Repressive and Preventive efforts. (2) The inhibiting factors in the efforts to overcome the crime of baby dumping in Manggarai Regency are the difficulty in identifying the perpetrators of baby dumping, limited human resources, facilities and infrastructure, agencies that do not carry out their duties properly, community conditions. 

The purpose of this research is to analyze the misuse of official cars in review of Law Number 31 of 1999 in conjunction with Law Number 20 of 2001 concerning the eradication of criminal acts of corruption in the Kupang City Government. This research uses Empirical Legal Research method with primary data legal sources collected through interviews with respondents and observation of the research location as well as secondary legal data sources collected through literature study or document study. The results of the research indicate that the misuse of official cars related to the crime of corruption, namely abuse of authority in this case the misuse of official cars in the crime of corruption refers to the formulation of Article 3 of the Law on Criminal Acts of Corruption (UUTPK), namely with the aim of benefiting oneself or another person or a corporation abusing the authority, opportunity or means available to him because of his position or position that can harm state finances. Law enforcement against the misuse of official cars outside the office, namely: preventive law enforcement and repressive law enforcement. From the results of the study, the researcher concluded that the regulation of the minister of home affairs number 7 of 2006 concerning the standardization of local government work facilities and infrastructure article 1 letter g, what is meant by official vehicles is government property that is used only for official purposes, consisting of individual service vehicles, operational service vehicles / official service vehicles, and special service vehicles / fields.Conclusion related to law enforcement efforts against the misuse of official cars outside the office, namely carried out by preventive and repressive actions. 

The purpose of this research is to analyze law enforcement against the crime of vigilantism (eigenrichting) committed by the community in the jurisdiction of the Malacca Resort Police 2019-2023. This research uses empirical legal research, where primary data is obtained through interviews and documentation at the Malacca Police Office, while secondary data is obtained through literature study. The author is interested in conducting research related to this issue because in Malacca district vigilantism occurs quite often, the proof is that in 2019 there were 1 case, in 2020 there were 3 cases, in 2021 there were 3 cases, in 2022 there were 6 cases, and in 2023 there were 2 cases. In this study, it was found that. There are several efforts made by the police, including repressive, preventive, pre-emtif efforts. And there are also other efforts made by the Malacca Police in handling the crime of vigilantism (eigenrichting) committed by the community in the Malacca Police jurisdiction, namely providing socialization about the law to the community, preventing the sale of alcohol, carrying out routine patrols. Then the following main problem is that in the efforts of the Malacca Police in handling vigilante crimes there are several factors, namely supporting and inhibiting factors. Supporting factors in the investigation and investigation of vigilante crimes (Eigenrichting) at Malacca Police Station Supporting factors include community involvement that provides important information to the police in revealing suspected criminal acts in the area and also internal support and external support. However, there are also inhibiting factors such as the distance between Malacca Police Station, the Court, and the Prosecutor's Office, the lack of knowledge about the law among the community, and the lack of public awareness of the obligation to comply with the law, which causes repeated violations of the law.

One of the main pillars of effective democracy is freedom of speech, which allows everyone to express their opinions and perspectives freely without fear of facing repressive actions or unjustified barriers. Everyone is entitled to the freedom of association, assembly, and speech, as stated in Article 28E (3) of the 1945 Constitution. The aim of this research is to study the legal aspects of the existence of hate speech on social media. This study examines the current legal framework governing freedom of speech and efforts to protect human rights in relation to racial harassment by reviewing existing legal regulations. The research method employed is literature review (bibliographical study). In legal research, the normative jurisprudence method is based on legal provisions such as human rights books' regulations, as well as information from research journals related to the research subject. Initial research findings suggest that hate speech is not a form of freedom of speech, and society should not respond to hate speech with more hateful speech. Instead, they can report hate speech content to the Ministry of Communication and Informatics for removal. The Information and Electronic Transactions Law (ITE Law) can serve as a resolution due to the existence of hate speech on social media by proving the occurrence of hate speech, whether it involves defamation or hate speech against Ethnicity, Religion, Race, or Inter-group relations.   Keywords: HAM, ITE Law, Hate Speech

The purpose of this research is to analyse the causal factors and efforts to overcome murder cases in Danga Village, Aesesa District, Nagekeo Regency. This type of research is empirical juridical, the approach that the author uses in this research is a qualitative approach. The location of this research is the Nagekeo Resort Police Office. The subjects used as researchers in this study are police officers. The data collection techniques used in this study are interviews, documentation. This research uses a type of qualitative research that produces descriptive data. The results of this study are the criminal act of premeditated murder in the case occurred due to several causative factors, such as unstable emotions, alcoholic beverages, economic factors, low levels of education, revenge factors. The existence of the application of the death penalty Article 340 of the Criminal Code against the perpetrators of the criminal act of premeditated murder which has a very serious capacity and is carried out cruelly, sadistically and truly violates the highest values of humanity. The countermeasures taken against the disclosure of murder cases are Preemtif efforts, namely socialisation, to prevent more severe crimes, the security forces conduct socialisation to the people throughout Indonesia. Furthermore, Repressive efforts are crime scene processing, the authenticity of the place that occurred at the scene of the crime. Finally, the Preventive effort is that the security forces stop the perpetrator's actions so that his behaviour is not repeated again so as not to harm many people or himself.

Juvenile delinquency in Kupang City is very diverse, one of which is illegal racing. Teenagers who indulge in this behaviour do not care about the safety and security of themselves or other road users. The purpose of this research is to analyse the juridical sociology review of illegal racing cases in Kupang City. This type of research is empirical juridical research. The type and source of data used are primary data, namely data obtained directly from the research location through direct interviews with respondents. The data is analysed descriptively qualitative. The results of this study indicate that the factors that cause a lot of illegal racing in Kupang City are sociological factors consisting of environmental factors and betting factors. Psychological factors consisting of adolescent personality factors and hobby factors. Efforts made by investigators against the perpetrators of illegal racing in Kupang City are carried out in two ways, namely, preventive efforts and repressive efforts. It is hoped that teenagers have legal awareness and it is hoped that police officers, especially traffic police, will be more assertive in sanctioning teenagers who often commit traffic violations, especially illegal racing violations, so that there is a deterrent effect for the perpetrators.