الإجراءات الأمنية المتخذة لإدارة أزمة كورونا في المملكة العربية السعودية

Abstract

This research examines the security measures taken to manage the Coronavirus crisis in Saudi Arabia, in terms of activities and actions related to Coronavirus crisis security measures and the timeframe for adopting Coronavirus crisis security measures. The study addressed the classification of security measures taken to manage the Coronavirus crisis. It highlighted the security efforts made to monitor and follow-up the related violations.

To achieve the study objectives, the researcher adopted the descriptive-analytical method represented in the content analysis method, using the content analysis tool as a tool for collecting data. The study was applied to all the statements issued by the Saudi Ministry of Interior during the period from 2020AD to 2022AD related to the security measures taken during COVID-19. The number of these official statements was (123).

The study concluded with several results. One of the most significant results was the activities and actions exposed to security measures to address the coronavirus epidemic is: the second quarter of 2020 witnessed the most security measures put in place to deal with the coronavirus pandemic. The first quarter of 2021 witnessed the highest number of violations of the related measures.

The study recommended the development of plans to keep business running during crises for all governmenta organizations, in particular security organizations and entities. The study also recommended implementing security tasks during crises, documenting proactive security efforts and investing on the success of the Saudi security services case in confronting and managing COVID-19 crisis.