Transforming Police Reform: Global Experiences through a Multidisciplinary Lens

Diphoorn, Tessa; Leyh, Brianne McGonigle; Slooter, Luuk

doi:10.1093/police/paab009

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“…Continuing to publicize policing outcomes via media and social media as well as in citizen-centric reports seems to be a valuable approach. Of course, the nature of such communication matters; it needs to be tempered by accountability for failures and issues (Diphoorn et al, 2021), for example, by informing the public of the outcomes of internal affairs investigations.…”

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Community Satisfaction With Policing on Guam

Howes

Watson

Ryan

et al. 2022

Journal of Contemporary Criminal Justice

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Guam is a Pacific Island in Micronesia with a complex colonial history. Strategically located, Guam is an unincorporated territory of the United States and critical military asset. Policing on Guam is influenced by external stakeholders and budgetary limitations. Recently, a community policing model was introduced to better meet community needs and expectations. This study explored the relevance of predictors of satisfaction with police service provision in the Guamanian context. Residents of Guam ( n = 701) participated in a survey that included demographic characteristics, community context, and police–citizen interactions. Satisfaction with police service provision was predicted by age and perceptions of procedural justice, police performance, and police legitimacy. Higher income predicted lower satisfaction. The findings highlight the importance of police legitimacy and related constructs for satisfaction with police service provision on Guam. Initiatives that focus on police performance and procedural justice may help improve satisfaction with police service provision on Guam.

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Community Satisfaction With Policing on Guam

Howes

Watson

Ryan

et al. 2022

Journal of Contemporary Criminal Justice

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“…It is crucial to acknowledge the importance of relationships between law enforcement agencies and the communities they serve in community-centric policing. This attitude is fostered through accountability and openness of law enforcement practices (Diphoorn et al, 2021). Modern methods of enhancing transparency and accountability are made possible by technological equipment, which has played a significant part in Ghana's history and current state of police.…”

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confidence: 99%

“…The data obtained through BWCs are useful for investigations, evidence, and designing training programmes. Studies have demonstrated that the deployment of body-worn cameras (BWCs) can reduce instances of use-of-force and lawsuits against police and encourage a culture of accountability and openness within the police system (Ariel et al, 2015;Diphoorn et al, 2021). The deployment of BWCs in Ghana may be seen as a crucial step in increasing public acceptance, offering a clear picture of police activities, and enhancing the legitimacy of law enforcement initiatives.…”

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confidence: 99%

“…These laws should address concerns about the rights, privacy, and data security of citizens to ensure that technology is utilized ethically. The police service can reduce the risks associated with technology usage and enhance accountability and transparency of their operations by putting in place robust regulation frameworks (Lum et al, 2011;Diphoorn et al, 2021).…”

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confidence: 99%

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Community-centric Policing: Leveraging Technology to Build Trust and Engagement in Ghana

C. Nweke,

Osei-Bonsu,

Zibo

2024

JHASS

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This paper explores how technology is revolutionising community-centric policing in Ghana. The main focus is to examine how digital technologies can improve police operational effectiveness, transparency, and community involvement. The study utilizes the qualitative research approach and thematic analysis to collect and analyse data. The data for the study was obtained through interviews with participants such as police officers, community leaders, and technology specialists. The study also collected secondary data by conducting a thorough literature review. This study identifies important technological advancements that could support community-centric policing, including body-worn cameras, social media platforms, mobile applications, and online reporting systems. The findings of the study show that despite the enormous opportunities that technology presents to improve policing procedures and foster trust within the community, several challenging circumstances, such as infrastructure constraints, training requirements, and coverage enhancement, must be addressed. The study concludes by providing recommendations on how technology can be effectively integrated into policing. The recommendations emphasize the significance of education, community engagement, stakeholder collaborations, and continuous evaluation.

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“…The answer, of course, can be multidimensional, but in the pursuit of knowledge, we must undertake a worthwhile but time approach. If we look at the current debates and controversies that world policing is going through in recent times, the theoretical understanding has been somehow associated with the American System of policing (Diphoorn et al, 2021). The recent multidisciplinary discussion of global police reforms has always drawn from cases of police brutality in the USA (Parsons et al, 2021).…”

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Looking into the History of Recent Police Reforms in the USA: Critical Insights, Learning and Implications

Afrin¹

2022

JGAR

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The police force in the United States of America (USA) has been controversial for their execution of force and actions. This paper reviews the historical account of police reforms in the USA. The review illustrates various issues and dynamics of five significant eras of police reforms – the political era, the reform era, the community policing era, the homeland security era, and the current context. The review generates several vital insights. The concurrent socio-political factors highly influenced the police reforms initiatives. The paradigm shifts of policing towards militarization transformed the psychology of policing towards the use of excessive force. Police brutality has become part of the policing norm, and racial biases continues to shape the reform ideas. Emerging evidence shows that community policing has failed to deliver its intended outcomes, and the homeland security efforts are complicated by various local and global political factors. The evaluation of the current context informs that racial discrimination, lack of community engagement, austerity in funding, inadequate data, and excessive militarization of the police force will shape the future course of the reforms. Future interventions must be informed by adequate research and coherent ideas. This review provides policymakers and practitioners with insights into the complexity of police reforms. Abstrak Kepolisian di Amerika Serikat (AS) telah menjadi kontroversial untuk pelaksanaan kekuatan dan tindakan mereka. Makalah ini mengulas catatan sejarah reformasi kepolisian di Amerika Serikat. Tinjauan tersebut menggambarkan berbagai isu dan dinamika lima era reformasi kepolisian yang signifikan – era politik, era reformasi, era pemolisian masyarakat, era keamanan dalam negeri, dan konteks saat ini. Tinjauan ini menghasilkan beberapa wawasan penting. Faktor sosial politik yang bersamaan sangat mempengaruhi inisiatif reformasi kepolisian. Pergeseran paradigma kepolisian ke arah militerisasi mengubah psikologi kepolisian ke arah penggunaan kekuatan yang berlebihan. Kebrutalan polisi telah menjadi bagian dari norma kepolisian, dan bias rasial terus membentuk gagasan reformasi. Bukti yang muncul menunjukkan bahwa perpolisian masyarakat telah gagal memberikan hasil yang diharapkan, dan upaya keamanan dalam negeri diperumit oleh berbagai faktor politik lokal dan global. Evaluasi konteks saat ini menginformasikan bahwa diskriminasi rasial, kurangnya keterlibatan masyarakat, penghematan dana, data yang tidak memadai, dan militerisasi kepolisian yang berlebihan akan membentuk arah reformasi di masa depan. Intervensi masa depan harus diinformasikan oleh penelitian yang memadai dan ide-ide yang koheren. Tinjauan ini memberikan para pembuat kebijakan dan praktisi wawasan tentang kompleksitas reformasi kepolisian.

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Transforming Police Reform: Global Experiences through a Multidisciplinary Lens

Cited by 9 publications

References 16 publications

Community Satisfaction With Policing on Guam

Community Satisfaction With Policing on Guam

Community-centric Policing: Leveraging Technology to Build Trust and Engagement in Ghana

Looking into the History of Recent Police Reforms in the USA: Critical Insights, Learning and Implications

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