Comparative Policing Issues: The British and American Experience in International Perspective

Comparative Policing Issues was the first introductory text to consider key issues in the policing of modern societies from an international, comparative perspective. It discusses the modern police force, France, the Netherlands, Canada, Hong Kong, Japan, the USSR, China, and Cuba, and the relationship between the police and the communities they serve. It also addresses critical issues such as the difference between communist and capitalist systems of policing, the lessons to be learnt from Japan, the accountability of the police, and the practicability of transferring ideas about policing from one society to another.

Format: Hardback
Length: 234 pages
Publication date: 31 March 2023
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

Originally published in 1990, Comparative Policing Issues was a groundbreaking introductory text that delved into the critical aspects of policing in modern societies from an international and comparative perspective. The author embarked on this exploration by first examining the very essence of policing and exploring how the modern police force has evolved. Subsequently, the book divided its content into separate sections, each focusing on a specific Western European society, as well as examples from other regions. These societies included France, the Netherlands, Canada, Hong Kong, Japan, the USSR, China, and Cuba, each offering unique insights into the policing systems and practices of different countries.

The author delved into various critical issues related to policing, including the profound differences between communist and capitalist systems of policing. They also explored the lessons learned from Japan, known for its remarkably low crime rate, and examined how accountable the police are in different societies, as well as to whom they are accountable. The book further explored the influence of the wider culture, social, and political structure on the character of the police in any society, raising important questions about the feasibility of transferring policing ideas from one society to another.

In addition to these thematic discussions, Comparative Policing Issues also addressed the need for a comparative analysis of policing in light of significant events and developments. For instance, the author noted the lowering of barriers within the European community and the return of Hong Kong to China, highlighting the importance of understanding policing practices in different regions and contexts. This book is an invaluable resource for students of criminology and police studies, as well as for police officers and others working in the criminal justice system. It provides a comprehensive and insightful examination of the complex issues surrounding policing, offering valuable insights and perspectives that can enhance our understanding of this critical field.

Dimension: 216 x 138 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781032419282