This paper presents a case study in the transition from authoritarian to community policing in Bosnia and Herzegovina (BiH). In this case, reform was organized in compliance with internationally recognized standards through the United Nations Mission in BiH. The European Police Mission continues with the same role in oversight and assistance. Significant progress has occurred by this means. The process entailed staff reduction, demilitarization, depoliticization, new selection and training standards, appointment by merit, gender and ethnic representation, establishment of state border control to prevent trafficking in human beings and illegal commodities, and a focus on fighting against organized crime. However, democratization and transparency of the law enforcement agencies cannot be achieved without the effective control of the parliament and the more active role of the non-governmental sector. Further challenges remain in obtaining the cooperation of the community and police, building mutual thrust, and developing problem-oriented police work.

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This paper considers the relationship between migration, immigration policies of the European Union, the securitization of migration and their impact on the expansion of private security firms engaged in various migration control tasks. The paper starts from the theory of securitization of the Copenhagen School of Security Studies and analyzes the extent to which the issue of migration in the European Union is securitized. Subsequently, the process of securitization of migration is linked to the private security sector and its role in the control of migration is analyzed. This paper addresses trends and the impact of the migration process on the private security sector. The issue of migration in the European Union is significantly securitized and this process has led to an increase in demand for services provided by the private security sector. On the other hand, there have been serious allegations against the private security firms concerning the violation of the human rights of migrants. This issue is significant regarding the role of private security firms engaged in migration control tasks.

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