Law Enforcement in the Modern Era: Transformation, Challenges, and Social Justice Perspectives

Abstract

Law enforcement in the modern era has undergone a major transformation due to the development of digital technology, globalization, and changes in social values of society. This study aims to analyze these dynamics by reviewing aspects of legal transformation, challenges in implementation, and the relevance of social justice in the context of modern law. The research method used is a descriptive qualitative approach with literature studies on various legal literature, social psychology, and legal sociology. The results of the study show that the current legal system is adapting to digital reality, including the emergence of new legal fields such as cyber law and data protection law. However, on the other hand, law enforcement faces serious challenges in the form of access inequality, systemic bias, and limited capacity of legal institutions to keep pace with the acceleration of technology. This research emphasizes the importance of updating the legal paradigm that is humanistic and responsive to the times, so that the law remains an effective instrument of social justice.