Preface

This introduction presents an overview of the key concepts discussed in the subsequent chapters of this book. The book presents the growth of security industry regulation in the European Union (EU), where some of the most advanced regulatory systems are in operation. EU governance and the single market appear to have contributed to higher standards, and the EU has some of the best data on regulation via the Confederation of European Security Services. It addresses the topic of industry regulation in Africa. The book provides a continent-wide overview, with particular attention to the challenges of hybrid forms of public and private security; low pay, long hours and high turnover amongst operatives; collusion and corruption in contracting; and the limited resources of many governments. It examines changes affecting security regulation in countries which have transitioned from soviet-dominated socialism towards capitalism and/or democracy. The book focuses on the core issue of training.