| Security in Post-Conflict Africa: The Role of Nonstate Policing Contributor(s): Baker, Bruce (Author) |
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ISBN: 142009193X ISBN-13: 9781420091939 Publisher: Routledge OUR PRICE: $190.00 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: August 2009 Annotation: Based upon six years of field work, Dr. Baker presents his findings on eight post-conflict African countries. His research, gathered through interviews, observations, and focus groups, examines the complex types of law enforcement and crime prevention systems that have developed during times of political and social instability. He explores the concept of non-state policing, explains why it dominates African security services, describes the services provided, and discusses issues of accountability. He suggests ways to enhance these systems and presents solutions for ensuring law, order, and safety so that life can improve and democracy can develop. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Political Science | Law Enforcement |
| Dewey: 363.28 |
| LCCN: 2009005323 |
| Series: Advances in Police Theory and Practice |
| Physical Information: 0.7" H x 6.3" W x 9.3" (1.00 lbs) 220 pages |
| Themes: - Cultural Region - African |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Policing is undergoing rapid change in Africa as a result of democratization, the commercialization of security, conflicts that disrupt policing services, and peace negotiations among former adversaries. These factors combined with the inability of Africa's state police to provide adequate protection have resulted in the continuing popularity of various forms of nonstate policing. Based on six years of field work, Professor Bruce Baker presents his findings on eight African countries in Security in Post Conflict Africa: The Role of Nonstate Policing. How well does nonstate policing work? Professor Baker's research, gathered through interviews, observations, and focus groups, examines the complex types of law enforcement and crime prevention systems that have developed during times of political and social instability. He explores the concept of nonstate policing, explains why it dominates African security provision, describes the services provided, measures the levels of local support, and discusses issues of accountability. He examines the potential hazards of working with nonstate police and suggests ways to enhance these systems and to establish partnerships with the state police for the benefit of the citizens. Are collaborative efforts the key to security? Challenging prevailing assumptions in academic and policy circles about nonstate policing, this groundbreaking work provides insight into the optimum security model, whereby success is determined by the quality and efficacy of the security received by the people, regardless of who delivers that service. The author maintains a related website with supplemental information. |