New Khaki - The Evolving Nature of Policing in India

Informationen zum Autor Arvind Verma Klappentext Historically! the Indian police have been known as enforcers of political agendas. Presenting case studies and empirical and field research! this book demonstrates innovations and reforms that are beginning to change these outmoded behaviors and practices and describes starting points for adapting to a more democratized system. Drawing on real life examples of creative practices that adopt modern technology! involve citizen groups! and represent strategies that are well planned and well executed! this collection of case studies offers the possibility for promising reforms even with little or no political or administrative support and lays the groundwork for changes in developing democracies. Zusammenfassung Presenting case studies and empirical and field research, this book demonstrates innovations and reforms that are beginning to change these outmoded behaviors and practices and describes starting points for adapting to a more democratized system. Inhaltsverzeichnis Introduction: The New Khaki. Strategy to Control Crime in Lawless Bihar. Facing Naxalism with a Human Face. Organizational Transformation of a Police Unit. Public Interest Litigation to Reform the Police. Indiatopcop: E-communications as a Medium of Reform. Problem Oriented Policing to Handle Trafficking of Women and Children. Information Dominance to Combat Terrorism in South Asia.

Product details

• Authors: Arvind Verma, Arvind (Indiana University Verma, Verma Arvind
• Assisted by: Dilip K. Das (Editor of the series)
• Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd.
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 14.12.2010
• EAN: 9781439814024
• ISBN: 978-1-4398-1402-4
• No. of pages: 308
• Series: Advances in Police Theory and Practice; Advances in Police Theory and Practice
• Subjects: Social sciences, law, business > Sociology > Sociological theories; LAW / Criminal Procedure, POLITICAL SCIENCE / Law Enforcement, SOCIAL SCIENCE / Human Services, India, Police & security services, Police and security services, Police law & police procedures, Police law and police procedures