<![CDATA[This study aims to analyze law enforcement carried out by investigators of the Women and Children Protection Unit (PPA) of the Criminal Investigation Unit of the Lahat Resort Police in handling criminal acts of sexual intercourse and obscene acts against children, as well as to analyze the implementation of evidence and the factors that hinder the handling of such cases. This research employs an empirical legal research method with a normative approach and uses a descriptive-analytical design. Data were obtained through field research and literature study and were analyzed qualitatively. The results of the study indicate that law enforcement by investigators of the PPA Unit of the Criminal Investigation Unit of the Lahat Resort Police has, in principle, been carried out in accordance with applicable legal provisions through the stages of receiving reports, investigation, examination of victims and witnesses, collection of evidence, medical and psychological examinations, and preparation of case files. The evidentiary process is conducted by combining statements from victims and witnesses, expert testimony, documents, indications, physical evidence, Visum et Repertum, and electronic evidence according to the characteristics of each case. However, the implementation of law enforcement has not been fully optimal due to several obstacles, including the psychological condition of victims, limited witnesses and evidence, difficulties in locating suspects, limited availability of electronic evidence, geographical factors, and limitations in human resources and supporting facilities. Therefore, it is necessary to improve investigators' competencies, provide child-friendly examination facilities, optimize the use of technology and scientific evidence, and strengthen inter-agency coordination in order to achieve effective law enforcement and optimal child protection.]]>
