The Handbook of Knowledge Based Policing: Current Conceptions and Future Directions

by Editor: Tom Williamson (University of Portsmouth, UK)

• ISBN13: 9780470319772
• ISBN10: 0470319771
• Format: eBook
• Copyright: 2008-07-01
• Publisher: WILEY

Summary

Recent trends within community policing suggest that the next generation of community policing will be more "knowledge-based", involving a shift toward a problem-oriented and strategic use of information as a basis for management and better use of police resources.The Handbook of Knowledge-Based Policing examines how knowledge-based policing can improve the effectiveness, equity and efficiency of community policing. With contributions from a mix of academics and practitioners, this volume: Critically evaluates the effectiveness of community policing in seven countries. Discusses intelligence-led policing and the emergence of knowledge-based policing. Examines the impact knowledge-based policing will have on policing initiatives. Discussions are set firmly within the context of current debates on risk and the risk society, the broadening or narrowing of the police role, the importance of networks and governance and regulation.This comprehensive collection identifies the factors that will shape the next generation of Community Policing. It is a must-have resource for researchers and students of policing, policy makers and police officers. It will also be of interest to the growing number of people actively involved in crime and disorder partnerships.

Table of Contents

About the Editor

List of Contributors

Dedication

Foreword

Preface

Introduction to the Handbook

Introductory Essay: The Role of Knowledge and Networks in Policing

Current Conceptions of Community Policing

Introduction to Part 1

An Overview of Community Policing: Origins, Concepts and Implementation (Wesley Skogan)

'Community Policing' In The Netherlands: Four Generations Of Redefinition

A Critical Appraisal of Support for Community Policing in France

The Development of Community Policing In England: Networks, Knowledge and Neighbourhoods

Community Policing in Contested Settings: The Patten Report and Police Reform in Northern Ireland

In Search of a Process: Community Policing in Australia

Current Developments Affecting The Japanese "Koban" System Of Community Policing

Japanese Community Policing Under The Microscope

Knowledge-Based Policing: Future Directions

Introduction to Part 2

Knowledge management challenges in the development of intelligence-led policing

A Cross cultural Comparison of Intelligence Led Policing

Reassurance Policing, Community Intelligence And The Co-Production Of Neighbourhood Order

Generating Youth Safety From Below: Situating Young People at the Centre of Knowledge-Based Policing

Identifying the communities in Community Policing: A Geodemographic Example of Knowledge Based Policing

Going Beyond Community Policing to Predictive Analysis

Rethinking Governance: Conceptualising Networks And Their Implications For New Mechanisms Of Governance Based On Reciprocity

Prioritising Crime Problems In Belgium According To Strategic Police Planning: Developing the National Police Security Picture for Belgium By Means Of A Multi-Criteria Decision-Making Model

Engaging Communities and Regulating Partnerships

Introduction to Part 3

Neighbourhood Policing And Community Engagement: Police Community Support Officers In The London Metropolitan Police

Integrated Security: Assembling Knowledges and Capacities

Conclusion to the Handbook

Index

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