Text
Rethinking Community Policing in International Police Reform: Examples from Assia
This book evaluates the transfer, implementation, and adaptation of community policing models as a core component of international police reform and security sector governance (SSG). By examining historical roots in Great Britain and analyzing comparative contemporary case studies across Asia—including Japan, Singapore, and Timor-Leste—the study identifies critical factors that support or hinder the establishment of effective police-citizen partnerships. Ultimately, it argues that for international police reforms to succeed in reducing crime and building public trust, they must prioritize basic police professionalism, foster genuine local ownership, and align closely with the distinct realities of the local context
No other version available