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Gendering Community Policing and Role of Information Communication Technology: A Case Study of Gender-Based Violence in Pakistan
Examines the role of ICT in community-oriented policing for gender-based violence cases in Pakistan.
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Patterns of Similarities and Differences in Post-Conflict Community-Oriented Policing—A Matter of Trust
Explores similarities and differences in trust within post-conflict community policing models.
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Re-thinking Violence, Everyday and (In)Security: Feminist/Intersectional Interventions
Re-evaluates everyday security and violence through feminist and intersectional perspectives.
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A Quick Guide to Somalia in 2026: Business as Usual
A concise guide focusing on Somalia's long-term institutional and security dynamics.
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Telling Tales: Digital Storytelling as a Tool for Qualitative Data Interpretation and Communication
Analyzes digital storytelling as a method for interpreting and communicating qualitative research data.
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Fragile Future: Youth Insecurities and Their Relations with Police in Afghanistan and Pakistan
Examines youth security perceptions and their interactions with the police in Afghanistan and Pakistan.
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Comparative Reflections on Community-Oriented Policing (COP) in Post-Conflict Central America
A comparative analysis of community-oriented policing practices in post-conflict Central America.
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Police, Clans and Cash in Somalia
Investigates the complex relationships between clan dynamics, financial resources, and the police force in Somalia.
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Police, Policing, and the Community: Community Policing in Theory and Practice in Gulu, Uganda
Explores the theoretical foundations and practical applications of community policing in Gulu, Uganda.
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Civil Security in the Wake of Crisis—Renegotiating Police-Community Relations in Post-Crisis Development in Swat, Pakistan
Discusses the renegotiation of police-community relations following crises in Swat, Pakistan.
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A Bird's-Eye View from the Field—How a Police Experts Network Can Be an Important Link in Facilitating Sustainable COP
Highlights the role of police expert networks in supporting sustainable community policing in post-conflict areas.
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Possibilities of Advancing Police Reform in Guatemala through Community-Oriented Policing
Explores opportunities for institutional reform through community-oriented policing in Guatemala.
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Aguu: From Acholi Post War Street Youth and Children to 'Criminal Gangs' in Modern Day Gulu City, Uganda
Traces the transition of post-war street children into criminal gangs in Gulu City, Uganda.
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Growing Up in Post-Conflict Kosovo: Youth's Insecurities and Their Attitudes Towards Police
Analyzes youth insecurity and their attitudes toward police institutions in Kosovo.
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The Narrative of Militancy: A Case Study of Swat, Pakistan
An in-depth case study of militancy narratives and security dynamics in Swat, Pakistan.
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Protecting the Citizenry—or an Instrument for Surveillance? The Development of Community-Oriented Policing in Kenya
Examines the fine line between civil protection and state surveillance in Kenya's community policing.
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Pushing on a String? An Argument for Civil Society-Driven Community Policing as Alternative to Ministry-Centric Approach in Conflict-Affected States
Argues for civil society-driven policing as an alternative to ministry-centric approaches in conflict-affected states.
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Police Reform and Community Policing in Kenya: The Bumpy Road from Policy to Practice
Discusses the institutional challenges of translating police reform policies into practice in Kenya.
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Striving for the Impossible? Policing and Territoriality in the Age of the War on Terror
Analyzes the contradictions between policing practices and territorial sovereignty during the War on Terror.
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Emerging Perspectives on Post-Conflict Police-Community Relations II
Presents new conceptual perspectives on police-community interactions in post-conflict environments.
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The Gendered Nature of Security in El Salvador: Challenges for Community-Oriented Policing
Explores the gender dimensions of security and the challenges for community policing in El Salvador.
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From Guns to Roses: Understanding Community-Oriented Policing in Afghanistan
Discusses the development, challenges, and institutional transformation of community policing in Afghanistan.
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Community-Oriented Policing: Political, Institutional and Technical Reforms in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) Police
A comprehensive analysis of political, institutional, and technical reforms in the KP police force in Pakistan.
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Role of ICT in Community-Oriented Policing in South Asia: Challenges and Opportunities
Assesses the integration, opportunities, and technical limitations of ICT in community policing across South Asia.
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Community-Based Policing in Nicaragua: Do the Claims of Communitarian, Proactive and Preventative Hold True?
Evaluates the field reality of the protective and preventive claims of Nicaragua's community policing model.
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Emerging Perspectives on Post-Conflict Police-Community Relations
Outlines foundational principles for building trust and cooperation between police and communities post-conflict.
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Somalia's Security Challenges Complicate Transfer of Responsibility to Government
Identifies critical difficulties in transferring security authority from international forces to the central government in Somalia.
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Can Technology Build Trust? Community-Oriented Policing and ICT in Afghanistan
Examines the potential and limits of technology in building trust between civil society and police in Afghanistan.
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Social Media and Community Policing Implementation in South Eastern Europe: A Question of Trust
Explores the role of social media platforms and trust issues in community-focused policing in South Eastern Europe.
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UN Policing: The Security–Trust Challenge
Highlights the dilemma of balancing security provision with trust building in UN international police missions.
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Pathways to Understanding Community-Oriented Policing in Post-Conflict Societies
Discusses methods and field experiences for understanding community policing in post-conflict societies.
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Community-Oriented Policing and Technological Innovations
Examines the integration and institutional impact of modern technological innovations in community policing practices.
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