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.
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