Global Environment of Policing

Focusing on major changes in policing across the globe, this book examines the effects of pressures within a society, terrorism and transnational crime, social and political transformations within countries, and funding constraints. The book consists of case studies from contributors that include high level police executives, practitioners, and academics from universities in North and South America, Europe, Africa, Asia, Australia. The contributors address issues such as policing in developing countries, transitioning from war to peace time policing, the effects of terrorism and national security, problem oriented policing, private policing, police accountability, gender issues, and democratic influences.

INTRODUCTION. THE CHANGING STATES of POLICING. Policing in Brazil at the Beginning of the 21 st Century: Severe Challenges in Developing countries. From War to Peace: Transnational and Local Challenges for Poling and the Provision of Security in Northern Ireland. People Friendly Police and Democratic Controls. Challenges of the Koban (Police Box) System in the 21 st Century. The Impacts of Global Security Contexts on Global Police Roles and Tasks: The case of The Netherlands. Toward an Integrated Model of Problem-Oriented Policing. SECURITY CHALLENGES. Counter-Terrorism Across the Policing Continuum in Australia. Policing Alberta's Oil Patch: Public Interest and Security. Challenges for the 21 st Century in Taiwan - Law Enforcement, Domestic Intelligence and Homeland Security. Confronting Terrorism in Nepal. Controlling Crime and Terrorism in Democratic Societies: Strengths, Weaknesses and Suggestions for the COMPSTAT Paradigm. TOWARD MORE DEMOCRATIC POLICING. Challenges for Policing in the 21 st Century: The Growth of Private Policing. Oversight and Accountability Mechanisms: The Experience of the Jamaica Constabulary Force. Increasing the Accountability of the Police in Mexico. Shifting Parameters for Police Accountability in South Africa: Local Concerns, Regional Dynamics and Transnational Influences. The Experience of Serving Black Police Officers in the Britain. Social and Political Opportunities and the Influence of the New Zealand Police Association. The Gender Element in Police Reform: the Afghan Experience. Policing, Regime Change, and Democracy: Reflections From The Case of Mexico.