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# The Missing Mismatch: A Case Study of Panama's Public Security Systems Issues Using the Agent-Based Approach (ABA)

## Details

**Authors** Ortega Gonzalez A

**Year** 2022

**Publisher** Journal of Systems Thinking 2(1):1-24

**Kind of work** article

**Discipline** Systems Science

**Kind of engagement** scholarly

[Read it at the publisher](https://doi.org/10.54120/jost.2025-0073AOG) 
10.54120/jost.2025-0073AOG

## In authors' words

### Abstract

A booming economy, a weak judicial system, and institutionalized corruption are the perfect match of circumstances that attract transnational organized crime into Panamanian territory. These organizations make collaborations with local gangs to transport drugs, increasing the associated number of violent crimes. This case study will express an understanding of the issues in Panama’s Public Security system, using Systems Thinking and DSRP (Distinction, Systems, Relationships, and Perspectives) rules, while presenting findings and recommendations for future public security policy and strategies after the application of the ABA (Agent-Based Approach) method.

### What they set out to do (purpose)

A case study of Panama's public security system using DSRP and the Agent-Based Approach.

### What they found (results)

A booming economy, a weak judicial system, and institutionalized corruption attract transnational organized crime that collaborates with local gangs; the findings ground recommendations for future security policy and strategy.

## Commentary

### In short

Uses DSRP and the Agent Based Approach to analyze Panama's public security problems and recommend policy changes.

**Patterns it shows** D, S, R, P

**How to cite this** Ortega Gonzalez A (2022). The Missing Mismatch: A Case Study of Panama's Public Security Systems Issues Using the Agent-Based Approach (ABA). Journal of Systems Thinking 2(1):1-24.