Democratic Policing in Transitional and Developing Countries

Neuauflage 2006
ISBN: 978-0-7546-4719-5
Verlag: Taylor & Francis Ltd

Buch, Englisch, 264 Seiten, Format (B × H): 237 mm x 162 mm, Gewicht: 618 g

Reihe: Interdisciplinary Research Series in Ethnic, Gender & Class Relations

Is it possible to create democratic forms of policing in transitional and developing societies? This volume argues that policing models and practices promoted by the west are often inadequate for adoption by countries making democratic transitions because they do not adequately address issues such as human rights, equity, co-production, accountability, openness and organizational change. Therefore police reform is often limited to a "one size fits all" approach. The book expands the dialogue so that discussions of democratic policing around the world are more realistic, comprehensive and sensitive to the local context. Detailed case studies on Iraq, South Africa, Northern Ireland and Kazakhstan provide a realistic assessment of the current state of policing. The editors use the studies to suggest how to promote democratic policing and other important goals of democratic reform around the world. The volume will assist academics, policy makers, NGOs and others in tailoring a local democratic policing strategy within a broader framework to enhance socioeconomic development and citizen capacity, build social capital, reduce various forms of conflict and support human rights.

Autoren/Hrsg.

Wiatrowski, Michael D.

Pino, Nathan

Fachgebiete

• Sozialwissenschaften Soziologie | Soziale Arbeit Soziale Gruppen/Soziale Themen Gender Studies, Geschlechtersoziologie

Inhaltsverzeichnis

Part 1 Prospects for Democratic Policing; Chapter 1 Introduction, Nathan W. Pino, Michael D. Wiatrowski; Chapter 1a Assessing the Obstacles, Nathan W. Pino, Michael D. Wiatrowski; Chapter 2 Policing and Police Reform in the US: Adequate for Export?, Nathan W. Pino, Michael D. Wiatrowski; Chapter 3 The Principles of Democratic Policing, Nathan W. Pino, Michael D. Wiatrowski; Chapter 4 Implementing Democratic Policing and Related Initiatives, Nathan W. Pino, Michael D. Wiatrowski; Part 2 Country Case Studies; Chapter 2a Introduction, Nathan W. Pino, Michael D. Wiatrowski; Chapter 5 Policing and Institution Building in Iraq, Rehan Mullick, Rabia Nusrat; Chapter 6 Crime, Power, and Policing in South Africa: Beyond Protected Privilege and Privileged Protection, Robert Shanafelt; Chapter 7 Human Rights and Democratic Police Reform in Northern Ireland, Steven T. Engel; Chapter 8 Creating Police Partnerships with Civil Society in Kazakhstan Through US-Funded Domestic Violence Training: A Step Toward Democratic Policing, Edward Snajdr; Chapter 9 The Role of the Police in Promoting the Rule of Law, Heath Grant, Jane Grabias, Roy Godson; Part 3 Conclusion; Chapter 10 Conclusion, Nathan W. Pino, Michael D. Wiatrowski;

Über Autor(innen)

Nathan Pino is an Assistant Professor of Sociology in the Department of Sociology, Texas State University - San Marcos, USA. Michael D. Wiatrowski is retired from academia. He was formerly associate professor of criminal justice at Florida Atlantic University and Chair of the criminal justice department at Utica College of Syracuse University, USA.