Urbanization, Policing, and Security: Global Perspectives - Rilegato

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ISBN 10: 1420085573 ISBN 13: 9781420085570

Casa editrice: Routledge, 2009

Riassunto

In terms of raw numbers, the amount of world urban dwellers have increased four-fold, skyrocketing from 740 million in 1950 to almost 3.3 billion in 2007. This ongoing urbanization will continue to create major security challenges in most countries. Based on contributions from academics and practitioners from countries as diverse as Nigeria, Pakistan, Azerbaijan, and the US, Urbanization, Policing, and Security: Global Perspectives highlights the crime and disorder problems associated with urbanization and demonstrates police and private security responses to those problems.

Examines responses to urban problems

The book draws on the practical experiences of police officials and the academic insights of researchers from around the world to detail the consequences of urbanization ― crime, terrorism, disorder, drugs, traffic crashes ― as well as modern responses to those problems. Covering studies on major cities in more than 18 countries, this text explores topics such as the role of urbanization in security and global concerns including transnational crime, racial profiling, and information sharing. The book also examines responses to urban problems associated with police and security, including human rights activism and police reform.

The tools to devise sophisticated solutions

The problems confronting policing in these times are quite daunting, providing plenty of challenges for police leaders and requiring them to devise increasingly sophisticated solutions. With more than 100 photos and illustrations, the book tackles issues from a different angle. It examines the resources required to solve problems and those necessary to build a knowledge base of policing and the professionalism for police forces.

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Recensione:

... an intensely academic book, and one that will be read by criminologists interested in policing and crime in other countries. It would be a useful book for any security professional who works internationally or in any of the countries featured.
―Ross L. Johnson, CPP., Security Management

Contenuti:

Introduction: Policing and Urbanization, Gary Cordner, A. Cordner, and D.K. Das

URBAN SECURITY PROBLEMS

Urbanization and Crime in Cameroon, D.K. Chiabi

Urbanization and Security in Kampala City, Uganda, B. Namanya

Urbanization, Policing, and Safety in Serbia, Ž. Kesetovic

Urbanization and Security in Russia, Y. Gilinskiy

Spatial Determinants of Crime in Poland, E.W. Plywaczewski and W. Plywaczewski

Drug Problems in Peshawar, Pakistan, Fasshuddin

Organized Crime in South Africa, C.J. Roelofse

Organized Crime and Safety in Azerbaijan, F. Guliyev and O. Dasshov

Traffic Administration in Hyderabad, India, A. Surender

Urban Mass Evacuation in the United States, M. Doyle

POLICE RESPONSES

Reforming Policing in Victoria, Australia, C. Nixon

Urbanization and Community Policing in Nigeria, A.O. Aremu

Policing Multiethnic Societies, B. Simonovic and U. Pena

Urbanization, Security, and Human Rights, C.L. Solis and P.L. Gatling

Policing Protests in New York City, A.S. Vitale

Urban Crime and Criminal Investigation in Slovenia, G. Mesko, D. Maver, and I. Klinkon

Police Cooperation in International Drug Investigations in North America, C. Perras

Information Sharing between Police and Intelligence Agencies, K.M. Sweet

PRIVATE SECURITY RESPONSES

Public–Private Partnerships in Los Angeles, M. York

Post 9/11 Port Security in Houston, Texas, G.R. Scheibe and E.H. McConnell

Private Security in Bosnia and Herzegovina, D. Vejnovic, V. Lalic, and M. Šikman

Private Security in South Africa, P.J. Potgieter

Body Guarding in South Africa, J. Ras

Urbanization and Security: Moving Forward, Key Themes, and Challenges, J. Davidson and E. Martellozzo

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• Editore: Routledge
• Data di pubblicazione: 2009
• ISBN 10: 1420085573
• ISBN 13: 9781420085570
• Rilegatura: Copertina rigida
• Numero edizione: 1
• Numero di pagine: 476
• Redattore: Cordner Gary, Cordner AnnMarie, Das Dilip K.