Reconstructing The Evaluation Model Of Maritime Police Education Programs: Integrating Theory And Practice To Adrres Transnational Threats

Abstract

This study aims to reconstruct the evaluation model of maritime police education programs to ensure their relevance and effectiveness in addressing increasingly complex transnational threats. Employing a mixed-methods approach, this research integrates quantitative data from surveys and statistical analyses with qualitative insights from interviews and field observations of the Specialist Development Program for Ship Commanders (Dikbangspes) at the Indonesian National Police Education and Training Center. Findings reveal that while the program fulfills most success indicators, critical gaps persist in the integration of digital technology, scenario-based training, and involvement of field practitioners. Based on these findings, a comprehensive evaluation framework is proposed that combines the CSE-UCLA and Kirkpatrick models, encompassing all stages of the educational cycle and emphasizing operational competence. This framework offers theoretical contributions to evaluation research in vocational security education and practical implications for enhancing maritime policing capabilities at both national and international levels. Future research should assess the longitudinal impact of this model on ship commanders’ performance and national maritime security outcomes.