Policing is at a turbulent turning point: the pace of change is accelerating
with renewed emphasis on crime reduction yet with austerity. This topical book
examines what matters in policing, rather than just what works. It compares the
implications of restructuring in the UK and The Netherlands, also in the USA,
regarding police systems, policing paradigms and research knowledge. The
authors, who cover both academia and practice, focus particularly on dilemmas
for police leadership relating to strategy, values and operational command. They
argue for developing confident and competent leadership and also provide a
comprehensive paradigm to chart policing in the future while retaining trust. It
is accessibly written