Formulating the model of the cultural capital of the police of the Islamic Republic of Iran

 Cultural capital is one of the most important factors that can improve the efficiency of the police organization. Cultural Capital, also can be the main factor of the targeted studies to consolidate the police identity and prestige both inside and outside the organization. Therefore, the aim of this article was to formulate the model of cultural capital of the police of the Islamic Republic of Iran.

 this article was contacted by mixed method (qualitative-quantitative). The statistical population of this study is all experts in the NAJA. In the qualitative section, a sample size of 21 people was selected by non-probabilistic and targeted sampling.  In the quantitative section, 45 people were purposefully selected to confirm the model.  The research data have been analyzed in the interview section of experts by qualitative content analysis method and in the quantitative section by using structural equation model and using smart PLS software and especially confirmatory factor analysis test. 

 the cultural capital model of the police of the Islamic Republic of Iran has 3 dimensions, 8 factors and 82 indicators.  The three dimensions and eight factors are as follows: the individual and physical capital of the police including embodied, objectified and institutionalized); Organizational capital of the police including tangible and intangible); and socio-cultural capital of the police including social trust to the police, social interactions of the police and people-based in policing).

 The Police Organization, by inspiring and strengthening the cultural capital model of the police of the Islamic Republic of Iran, which has 3 dimensions, 8 factors and 82 indicators, can be placed in a more appropriate space in the future by establishing the concept of cultural capital and achieving organizational goals and tasks.  In particular, maintaining order and security should be supported by this concept.