ABSTRACT
Other, more general meanings associated with the concept include the changes brought about by the use of electronics to transmit information and intelligence regarding various types of crimes across national borders and even worldwide, without being concerned with the national borders of the countries. Since much of criminal activity, especially that associated with organized crime and terrorism, crosses national borders, there is a need for a more standardized response to it. Examples of attempts to establish standardized methods of responding to international crime include the enactment of
Introduction 1 e Globalization of Crime and Terrorism 3 World Systems eory 4 Types of International Agreements 5 e United Nations 6 United Nations Peacekeeping Missions’ Human Rights Emphasis 7 International Policing Within the European Union 7 North American Eorts to Close the Borders to Crime and Terrorism 10 e Civilianization of Police Work (Narrowing the Gaps Between Police, Private Enterprise, the Academic Community, Social Service Agencies, and the Citizenry) 14 Narrowing the Gap Internally: Issues Relating to the Recruitment, Training, Retention, and Promotion of Police Ocers 19 Summary 21 References 23
new laws, the use of electronic techniques for international investigations, and even a more standardized approach to police ocer training and education. In this regard, we see large, powerful countries providing equipment and training materials for the police of smaller, less developed countries. is assistance focuses on concern for human rights. Respect for human rights is a key principle of the notion of “rule of law,” and respect for human dignity is central to the concept of policing without borders. e goal of this activity is to help underdeveloped countries produce professionally trained police forces that are comparable to those of the countries providing the training.
