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Justices of the World
Their Views, Opinions, and Perspectives
Series: Interviews with Global Leaders in Policing, Prisons, and Courts
To Be Published April 24th 2013 by CRC Press
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Terrorism, Counterterrorism, and Internal Wars
Examining International Political Violence
This compilation of previously published articles presents conceptual analyses and case studies of political violence in various national and international settings. By specifying the historical and sociopolitical contexts of conflicts, the book aims to improve understanding of terrorism and...
To Be Published March 14th 2013 by CRC Press
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Trends in Policing
Interviews with Police Leaders Across the Globe, Volume 4
Series: Interviews with Global Leaders in Policing, Prisons, and Courts
The fourth volume in this police interview series provides a novel approach to examining organizational structure, leadership, functions, public projects, training, police culture, and the societal context of policing in different countries. A thorough and in-depth analysis, this book presents an...
To Be Published March 14th 2013 by CRC Press
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Trends in Corrections
Interviews with Corrections Leaders Around the World
Series: Interviews with Global Leaders in Policing, Prisons, and Courts
Presenting interviews with corrections officials and leaders, this volume discusses the personal views and thoughts of those in the trenches. Well respected scholars from each country offer a unique vantage point on international corrections practices. The interviews cover career satisfaction,...
To Be Published October 8th 2012 by CRC Press
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Policing Tourism, Migration, Human Trafficking, and Terrorism
This book builds on the tradition of previous volumes produced from annual International Police Executive Symposium (IPES) meetings. Three sections highlight the themes of tourism; trafficking; strategic locations and public events; and illegal migration. A feature of this book is its commitment to...
To Be Published October 2nd 2012 by CRC Press
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Global Community Policing
Problems and Challenges
Based on papers presented at a 2010 conference, this book provides case studies on community policing from Afghanistan, Gambia, and Sweden. International contributors describe their experiences which are varied and unique to each country. Topics addressed include police operational safety, female...
To Be Published August 7th 2012 by CRC Press
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Global Environment of Policing
Police organizations across the globe are experiencing major changes. Many nations cope with funding constraints as pressures within their societies, terrorism and transnational crime, and social and political transformations necessitate a more democratic form of policing. Drawn from the...
To Be Published June 19th 2012 by CRC Press
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Policing Neoliberal Societies
Governing Security in the Global Economy
Drawn from the proceedings at the 2009 IPES conference, this book examines comparative policing and how the socioeconomic changes in the world have affected policing practices. The editors analyze contemporary and international developments in policing in the context of the global economic and...
To Be Published June 14th 2012 by CRC Press
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Cross-Cultural Profiles of Policing
While the police forces in democratic countries have certain similarities, their cultures, histories, and political priorities contribute to significant differences in police customs, behaviors, and procedures. Examining the differences and similarities in approaches from one nation to the next,...
To Be Published June 14th 2012 by CRC Press
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Strategic Responses to Crime
Thinking Locally, Acting Globally
Every year, esteemed scholars and practitioners meet at the International Police Executive Symposium to discuss contemporary issues in policing and share ideas about effective strategies in their jurisdictions. Drawn from the proceedings at the Thirteenth Annual Meeting held in Turkey and updated...
Published October 16th 2011 by CRC Press