질적 연구를 통한 경찰 불량식품 단속활동의 효과성 제고 방안 모색

Abstract

This research aimed to analyze the internal & external issues being shown in the unsanitary food crackdown activity and examine a way to enhance the effectiveness of crackdown & investigation activities of the police. Accordingly, qualitative research method was used for police officers to listen their opinions in the field, and hindering factors of the internal crackdown & investigation efficiency of the police were analyzed to examine policy measures for conducting more effective crackdown activities. As for specific research method, individual in-depth interview was conducted, and participants' responses were analyzed by using thematic analysis that is the most common type of analytical methods of qualitative research. Research results showed that the police need to actively collect and reflect the opinions of internal constituents and external experts to prepare a thorough review process on whether to continue with the major implementation of Four Social Evils including unsanitary food. In the case where its validity is recognized internally and externally based on the review process, it would be necessary to also complement legal & logical basis for ensuring the validity of performing duties, as well as maintain a long-term policy direction. It was also revealed that there are urgent issues such as allowing multidimensional evaluation instead of crackdown case-oriented performances by strengthening the function of 'Performance Evaluation Committee' on crackdown activities, as well as increase personnel specializing in the food area. Other urgent issues include focusing on improving the expertise of personnel in charge by strengthening internal & external education and training, and preparing an institutional device for allowing actual collaboration with related organizations.