Policing Transnational Crime: Law Enforcement of Criminal Flows

The policing of flows, such as the trafficking of illicit substances, trade in antiquities, and legal and illegal migration, is a major challenge for law enforcement authorities. This collection provides an overview of the challenges and trends of the policing of flows, and explores how governments and law enforcement agencies respond to the changing nature and intensity of these flows. The contributors comprise a mix of lawyers, sociologists, historians, and criminologists, and address both formal legal and practical approaches to the policing of flows. The book invites reflection on whether the existing tool kit of governments and law enforcement agencies is adequate in this changing environment and how it could be modernised.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 224 pages
Publication date: 01 February 2022
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

Organized crime and terrorism continue to pose significant threats to global security, leading law enforcement authorities to implement measures to restrict the movement of people and objects deemed dangerous. This collection offers a comprehensive examination of the challenges and trends associated with policing flows, encompassing a wide range of activities such as illicit substance trafficking, antiquities trade, and legal and illegal migration, including cross-border travel by organized crime groups or foreign fighters. The book specifically focuses on the responses of governments and law enforcement agencies to the evolving nature and intensity of these flows. Contributors from diverse fields, including lawyers, sociologists, historians, and criminologists, provide insights into both formal legal and practical approaches to policing flows.

The volume raises important questions about the adequacy of the existing tool kit used by governments and law enforcement agencies in this changing environment and explores potential avenues for modernization, such as increased reliance on technology or a reevaluation of the role of the private sector. It serves as a valuable resource for academics, practitioners, and policymakers interested in understanding the future of policing and navigating the delicate balance between law enforcement and human rights and civil liberties.

In conclusion, the policing of flows presents a complex and multifaceted challenge that requires a comprehensive and interdisciplinary approach. By examining the challenges and trends in this field, this collection contributes to our understanding of the strategies and tactics employed by governments and law enforcement agencies to address these threats and safeguard global security.

Weight: 413g
Dimension: 234 x 156 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781032235646