Exporting the UK Policing Brand 1989-2021

The book "Exporting the UK Policing Brand 1989-2021" explores the history of UK international policing, tracing its growth from post-cold war interventions to its current focus on international development and security. It examines the reputation of the UK police brand through oral testimonies and case studies, highlighting its role in shaping international security and development.

Format: Hardback
Length: 336 pages
Publication date: 08 December 2022
Publisher: Oxford University Press

The evolution of the UK policing brand from 1989 to 2021 is intricately documented in the book titled "Exporting the UK Policing Brand: 1989-2021." This comprehensive work explores the historical trajectory of UK international policing, tracing its gradual ascent to a significant brand value through the global commercialization and commodification of its policing activities. Since the onset of international development initiatives and the post-Cold War interventions in the 1980s, international policing has gained heightened attention. This book delves into the reputation of the UK police brand by collecting oral testimonies from hundreds of police practitioners and conducting in-depth case studies encompassing various regions such as the Western Balkans, Iraq, Afghanistan, Sierra Leone, Timor Leste, and Libya.

Since the 1990s, international policing has emerged as a vital component of international security and development frameworks, leading to a surge in demand for UK police retirees in the corporate security sector. The UK police brand has undergone continuous transformation throughout the 21st century, particularly in the context of post-Brexit Global Britain. As Scotland and Northern Ireland pursue their own international agendas, the realm of policing and defense engagement enters a period of uncertainty. By interweaving the UK's history of police internationalization, the growth and professionalization of the international development sector, and the privatization and commodification of policing, a compelling narrative emerges regarding the formation and characteristics of the UK police brand in its current manifestation.

Weight: 550g
Dimension: 224 x 145 x 24 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780198743200