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Rural Policing : Perspectives of International Police Leaders.

De Gruyter Bristol University Press/Policy Press Complete eBook-Package 2026 Available online

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Format:
Book
Author/Creator:
J.D. Mulrooney, Kyle.
Series:
Research in Rural Crime Series
Language:
English
Genre:
Electronic books.
Physical Description:
1 online resource (215 pages)
Edition:
1st ed.
Place of Publication:
Bristol : Bristol University Press, 2026.
Summary:
This edited collection addresses a gap in the literature on rural police leadership with a truly international perspective, presenting interview data from senior police officers which illustrates their leadership challenges and best practices.
Contents:
Front Cover
Half Title
Series Information
Rural Policing: Perspectives of International Police Leaders
Copyright Page
Dedication
Table of Contents
Series Preface
About the Authors
Acknowledgements
PART I
1 Practitioner Voice
Introduction
Impetus for this book
Defining 'rural'
Projecting practitioner voice
Aims and scope
Methodological approach and limitations
Structure of this book
2 Extant Literature
An overview of the types of extant scholarly literature
Contemporary internationalised rural policing scholarship
Police leadership studies
Organisation of rural policing in historical and theoretical context
A little historical context
Some theoretical contextualisation
Experiences of policing rural areas
Some thoughts
Technology
PART II
3 Australia
Organisation of policing
Crime prevention and community policing
Community reassurance and community engagement
Policing diverse communities in rural areas
Enforcement of the criminal law
Role of technology
Personal experiences of policing rural areas
Organisation and management of police work in rural areas
Key takeaways
4 Brazil
Enforcement of the criminal law and role of technology
5 Canada
Organisation and management of police work in rural areas.
Personal experiences of policing rural areas
6 England
Enforcement of criminal law
The role of technology
7 New Zealand
Organisation of rural policing
Reporting crime
8 South Africa
Community members' engagement to build rapport and relationships
Summary
9 Sweden
Crime prevention and community policing, community reassurance and community engagement
10 Tuvalu
Personal experiences of policing rural areas.
Organisation and management of police work in rural areas
11 United States
12 Wales
PART III
13 Comparison and Contrast
Comparison and contrast
Participants' backgrounds
Discussion and conclusions
14 Challenges and Change
The challenge of rural policing and potential for change
Patrolling and investigating in rural areas
Resourcing and prioritisation
Engagement with communities
Officer culture and well-​being
What next for rural policing?
Strategy and planning
Understanding local specifics
Training and development
Culture
Recruitment and retention
Inter-​agency/​joint working
Good practice checklist
Conclusion
Notes
Chapter 1
Chapter 2
Chapter 3
Chapter 5
Chapter 7
Chapter 11
References
Index.
Notes:
Description based on publisher supplied metadata and other sources.
ISBN:
1-5292-3498-0
9781529234985
OCLC:
1561171406

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