Urbanization, Policing, and Security - Global Perspectives

List of contents

Introduction: Policing and Urbanization. URBAN SECURITY PROBLEMS. Urbanization and Crime in Cameroon. .Urbanization and Security in Kampala City, Uganda. Urbanization, Policing, and Safety in Serbia. Urbanization and Security in Russia. Spatial Determinants of Crime in Poland. Drug Problems in Peshawar, Pakistan. Organized Crime in South Africa. Organized Crime and Safety in Azerbaijan. Traffic Administration in Hyderabad, India. Urban Mass Evacuation in the United States. POLICE RESPONSES. Reforming Policing in Victoria, Australia. Urbanization and Community Policing in Nigeria. Policing Multiethnic Societies. Urbanization, Security, and Human Rights. Policing Protests in New York City. Urban Crime and Criminal Investigation in Slovenia. Police Cooperation in International Drug Investigations in North America. Information Sharing between Police and Intelligence Agencies. PRIVATE SECURITY RESPONSES. Public–Private Partnerships in Los Angeles. Post 9/11 Port Security in Houston, Texas. Private Security in Bosnia and Herzegovina. Private Security in South Africa. Body Guarding in South Africa. Urbanization and Security: Moving Forward, Key Themes, and Challenges. Index.

About the author

Gary Cordner is professor emeritus at Kutztown University of Pennsylvania

Summary

Through the lens of urbanization, this book examines crime, policing, and security issues around the world. International academic and police leaders contribute their perspectives on a diverse range of overlapping and complementary topics, from special problems to global challenges.

Product details

• Authors: Gary (Kutztown University Cordner, Gary (Professor Emeritus Cordner, Gary Cordner Cordner, Gary Das Cordner
• Assisted by: Annmarie Cordner (Editor), Gary Cordner (Editor), Cordner AnnMarie (Editor), Dilip K Das (Editor), Dilip K. Das (Editor)
• Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd.
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 09.12.2019
• EAN: 9780367864699
• ISBN: 978-0-367-86469-9
• No. of pages: 475
• Series: International Police Executive Symposium Co-Publications
• Subjects: Social sciences, law, business > Political science > Political science and political administration; LAW / Criminal Law / General, LAW / Forensic Science, SOCIAL SCIENCE / Criminology, Criminal law & procedure, COMPUTERS / Security / General, Forensic Science, Legal aspects of criminology, Crime and criminology, Crime & criminology, Computer security, Criminology: legal aspects, Criminal law: procedure and offences