From Congo to Kosovo - Civilian Police in Peace Operations

An examination of the role of civilian police in peace operations, which has expanded greatly since the early 1990s and has culminated in international policemen assuming responsibility for law and order in Kosovo and East Timor. It looks at the way civilian police play a critical role in reforming local police forces and at times enforcing the law themselves.

List of contents

Introduction; Chapter 1 The Evolution of Civilian Policing; Chapter 2 Mandate, Doctrine and Politics; Chapter 3 Dealing with Crime and Political Recalcitrance; conclusion Beyond Kosovo;

About the author

Annika S. Hansen

Summary

An examination of the role of civilian police in peace operations, which has expanded greatly since the early 1990s and has culminated in international policemen assuming responsibility for law and order in Kosovo and East Timor. It looks at the way civilian police play a critical role in reforming local police forces and at times enforcing the law themselves.

Product details

• Authors: Annika S Hansen, Annika S. Hansen
• Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd.
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 15.02.2005
• EAN: 9780198516736
• ISBN: 978-0-19-851673-6
• No. of pages: 118
• Series: Adelphi Papers; Adelphi series; Adelphi series
• Subjects: Non-fiction book > History > Miscellaneous; Social sciences, law, business > Political science > Political science and political education