The Handbook of Knowledge Based Policing
Current Conceptions and Future Directions
1st Edition
Published on 2. August 2008
448 pages
978-0-470-31977-2 (ISBN)
Description
Recent trends within community policing suggest that the nextgeneration of community policing will be more "knowledge-based",involving a shift toward a problem-oriented and strategic use ofinformation as a basis for management and better use of policeresources.
The Handbook of Knowledge-Based Policing examines howknowledge-based policing can improve the effectiveness, equity andefficiency of community policing. With contributions from a mix ofacademics and practitioners, this volume:
* Critically evaluates the effectiveness of community policing inseven countries.
* Discusses intelligence-led policing and the emergence ofknowledge-based policing.
* Examines the impact knowledge-based policing will have onpolicing initiatives.
Discussions are set firmly within the context of current debates onrisk and the risk society, the broadening or narrowing of thepolice role, the importance of networks and governance andregulation.
This comprehensive collection identifies the factors that willshape the next generation of Community Policing. It is a must-haveresource for researchers and students of policing, policy makersand police officers. It will also be of interest to the growingnumber of people actively involved in crime and disorderpartnerships.
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Tom Williamson (1947-2007) was a Visiting Professor at the Institute of Criminal Justice Studies, University of Portsmouth. He was a chartered forensic psychologists and held a doctorate from the University of Kent for his research into investigative interviewing. He was a former police office who retired from the post of Deputy Chief Constable of the Nottinghamshire Police in 2001 and was previously a Commander at Scotland Yard.
Content
About the Editor.
List of Contributors.
Dedication.
Foreword.
Preface.
Introduction to the Handbook.
Tom Williamson.
Introductory Essay: The Role of Knowledge and Networks inPolicing (Jean Paul Brodeur and Benoit Dupont).
PART 1: CURRENT CONCEPTIONS OF COMMUNITY POLICING.
Introduction to Part 1 (Tom Williamson and Les Johnston).
1. An Overview of Community Policing: Origins, Concepts andImplementation (Wesley Skogan).
2. 'Community Policing' In The Netherlands: FourGenerations Of Redefinition (Maurice Punch, Bob Hoogenboom and KeesVan Der Vijver).
3. A Critical Appraisal of Support for Community Policing inFrance (Christian Mouhanna).
4. The Development of Community Policing In England: Networks,Knowledge and Neighbourhoods (Nick Tilley).
5. Community Policing in Contested Settings: The Patten Reportand Police Reform in Northern Ireland (Aogan Mulcahy).
6. In Search of a Process: Community Policing in Australia(Jenny Fleming and Juani O'Reilly).
7. Current Developments Affecting The Japanese "Koban" System OfCommunity Policing (Noriaki Kawamura and Yasuhiro Shirakawa).
8. Japanese Community Policing Under The Microscope (Tom Ellis,Chris Lewis, Koichi Hamai and Tom Williamson).
PART 2: KNOWLEDGE-BASED POLICING: FUTURE DIRECTIONS.
Introduction to Part 2 (Tom Williamson).
9. Knowledge management challenges in the development ofintelligence-led policing (Jerry Ratcliffe).
10. A Cross cultural Comparison of Intelligence Led Policing(Fredric Lemieux).
11. Reassurance Policing, Community Intelligence And TheCo-Production Of Neighbourhood Order (Martin Innes and ColinRoberts).
12. Generating Youth Safety From Below: Situating Young Peopleat the Centre of Knowledge-Based Policing (Monique Marks andJennifer Wood).
13. Identifying the communities in Community Policing: AGeodemographic Example of Knowledge Based Policing (DavidAshby).
14. Going Beyond Community Policing to Predictive Analysis (NickRoss and Ken Pease).
15. Rethinking Governance: Conceptualising Networks And TheirImplications For New Mechanisms Of Governance Based On Reciprocity(Karen Stephenson).
16. Prioritising Crime Problems In Belgium According ToStrategic Police Planning: Developing the National Police SecurityPicture for Belgium By Means Of A Multi-Criteria Decision-MakingModel (Martine Pattyn and Paul Wouters).
PART 3: ENGAGING COMMUNITIES AND REGULATINGPARTNERSHIPS.
Introduction to Part 3 (Tom Williamson and Les Johnston).
17. Neighbourhood Policing And Community Engagement: PoliceCommunity Support Officers In The London Metropolitan Police (LesJohnston).
18. Integrated Security: Assembling Knowledges and Capacities(Julie Berg and Clifford Shearing).
Conclusion to the Handbook (Tom Williamson).
Index.
