International Perspectives on Community Policing and Crime Prevention [Paperback]

Dilip K. Das (Author), Steven P. Lab (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0130309567 | ISBN-13: 978-0130309563 | Publication Date: April 5, 2002 | Edition: 1

This book provides insight on the great diversity in community policing and crime prevention as they appear in countries around the world. Various chapters deal with countries that have established formal, professional police forces; are in transition from colonial status to independence; or are emerging democracies faced with the demands associated with major political and social change. All of these efforts are tied together with the recognition that the public needs to be involved in preventing crime. For individuals interested in the concept of community policing—and its implications around the globe.

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From the Back Cover

The concept of community policing is spreading across the globe. Police agencies, whether in developed nations or in developing ones, are attempting to reach out to citizens. Unfortunately, the effectiveness of crime prevention through community policing is not well established. Programs that work well in a particular community are not easily replicated and successful strategies can be copied only after taking into account the concerns, structure, and organization of each community. This form of policing requires creativity, resources, and special skills for which police officers need special training.

The chapters in this book provide insight to community policing and crime prevention as they appear in countries around the world. Various chapters deal with countries, which have well established formal, professional police forces; are in transition from colonial status to independence; or are emerging democracies faced with the demands associated with major political and social change. What ties all of these efforts together is the recognition that the public needs to be involved in preventing crime.

About the Author

Steven P Lab is Professor and Director of the Criminal Justice Program at Bowling Green State University. He is the author of Crime Prevention: Approaches, Practices and Evaluations, 4th ed. (Anderson Pub.), Juvenile Justice, 3rd ed. (with John Whitehead, Anderson Pub.) and Victimology: An Introduction, 3rd ed. (with William Doerner, Anderson Pub.), as well as numerous articles. Dr. Lab served as a Visiting Professor at Keele University in the United Kingdom during the time of the Fifth International Police Executive Symposium in The Hague.

Dilip K. Das is a professor at State University of New York (Plattsburgh). An author of several books and numerous articles, Dr. Das has been organizing annual symposia since 1994 as the Founder/President of the International Police Executive Symposium (IPES). He has also been a coauthor of the symposia-related books. He is the Editor-in-Chief of the journal, Police Practice and Research: An International Journal, which is an official publication of the IPES.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 276 pages
• Publisher: Prentice Hall; 1 edition (April 5, 2002)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0130309567
• ISBN-13: 978-0130309563
• Product Dimensions: 9.2 x 7.1 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 15.7 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #536,122 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)