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Synopsis
The state police force of South Africa has acquired massive notoriety since its formation. Its officers have developed a reputation for routinely provoking violence and torturing suspects. As the key bastion of apartheid it is in urgent need of change. In Policing for a New South Africa Mike Brogden and Clifford Shearing evaluate the options for change. They critically analyse orthodos policing ideas imported from the West and contrast them with the indigenous model of independent policing from the townships of South Africa itself. Together they offer significant possibilities for the future. Importantly they suggest that rather than South Africans import ideas wholesale from the West, the latter countries, in the light of the failures of their own police systems have much to learn from South Africa.
Synopsis
First published in 1993. Routledge is an imprint of Taylor & Francis, an informa company.
Synopsis
Mike Brogden and Clifford Shearing examine the state police force of South Africa, an organization that, since its formation, has acquired massive notoriety. Its officers have a reputation for routinely provoking violence and torturing suspects. As the key bastion of apartheid, it is in urgent need of change.
In "Policing for a New South Africa," Brogden and Shearing evaluate the options for reform. They critically analyze orthodox policing ideas imported from the West and contrast them with the indigenous model of independent policing from the townships of South Africa. "Policing for a New South Africa" documents this network of local policing and judicial processes. Together they offer significant possibilities for the future within a dual policing system of the state and civilians.
The authors also suggest that South Africans involved in social reform need not import ideas wholesale from the West when they have their own experience on which to draw. In fact, in light of the relative failures of their own police systems, the West may have much to learn from South Africa.
Synopsis
Policing for a New South Africa evaluates the options for change in South African policing. It analyses orthodox policing ideas imported from the West and contrasts them with indigenous models of independent policing in the townships themselves.
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Includes bibliographical references (p. 211-226) and indexes.