Kebijakan Pencegahan Tindak Pidana Pencurian di Lingkungan Kampus Universitas Sumatera Utara

Abstract

The University of North Sumatra, as an educational institution, is not exempt from criminal acts of theft. To date, USU has not had a specific policy for preventing criminal acts, particularly theft, which is prevalent in the city of Medan. Therefore, in providing education, USU must ensure a safe and comfortable environment for all members of the academic community so that the teaching and learning process can proceed smoothly. Several research questions were formulated for this study, including: How is the prevention of theft regulated at the University of North Sumatra? What efforts have been made to prevent theft at the University of North Sumatra? What are the obstacles and strategies to overcome these obstacles in preventing theft at the University of North Sumatra? This research employs a juridical empirical method with a statutory and field study approach (interviews). The data used includes legal regulations and interview results from several members of the academic community at USU. Data analysis is conducted using a normative qualitative approach. The study concludes that USU, as an educational institution, is vulnerable to theft, necessitating internal prevention efforts and collaboration with law enforcement to impose appropriate sanctions as stipulated in the Indonesian Criminal Code (KUHP). There is an urgent need for regulations regarding theft prevention at USU to accommodate all preventive measures, including improving facilities and infrastructure, enhancing security personnel capabilities, and standardizing SOPs for theft prevention. Several obstacles identified at USU include low legal awareness, multiple access points, inadequate facilities and infrastructure, the absence of a 24 hour digital security system, insufficient security personnel, lack of routine security patrols, and the absence of specific regulations or policies addressing theft prevention within USU.