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Democratic Policing in Transitional and Developing Countries
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ABSTRACT
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.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
part |2 pages
Part 1 Prospects for Democratic Policing
chapter |8 pages
Part 1 Prospects for Democratic Policing Introduction
chapter 2|26 pages
Policing and Police Reform in the US: Adequate for Export?
chapter 4|28 pages
Implementing Democratic Policing and Related Initiatives
part |2 pages
Part 2 Country Case Studies
chapter 6|16 pages
Crime, Power, and Policing in South Africa: Beyond Protected Privilege and Privileged Protection
chapter 9|10 pages
The Role of the Police in Promoting the Rule of Law
part |2 pages
Part 3 Conclusion