Law Enforcement Capabilities and COVID-19 Safety Precautions: Synergy for Health Emergency Amelioration for Global Peace and Security

Abstract

Law enforcement is crucial for national peace and security; and it is hereby defined as the
various organs of government that are involved in ensuring compliance with the laws of the
land. The outbreak of the Corona Virus (COVID-19) pandemic in 2019 served as a litmus
test for the efficacy of various law enforcement agencies. This manifested in the enforcement
of safety protocols such as lockdown of social-economic activities, washing of hands in
private and public places, wearing of face masks, maintenance of social distancing, banning
of social gatherings and other inherent social safety procedures. Aside the loss of lives,
domestic violence and other security challenges, lack of established law enforcement
capabilities worsened peoples` conditions during the period. Therefore, this paper assesses a
significant relationship between law enforcement capabilities and COVID-19 safety
precautions for achieving global peace and security. The paper adopts qualitative research
method; data were sourced secondarily through the content analysis of peer-review journals,
edited text-books, and credible online resources. The findings showed that effective
enforcement of the COVID-19 safety precautions will reduce the spread of COVID-19, and
this enhances global peace and security. The paper recommends positive collaborations
among law enforcement agencies coupled with good governance to tackle COVID-19 for
global peace and order. Ultimately, this paper will be useful to individuals, government at
various levels, World Health Organisations and other stakeholders involved in Corona Virus
monitoring and mitigation.