Private Policing: Some recent myths, developments and trends
The report discusses the myths, developments, and trends in private policing, highlighting the lack of systematic knowledge about the field.
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| Report location: | source |
| Language: | English |
| Authors: | Philip Stenning |
| Geographic focus: | Australia |
Methods
The research method used in the report involves a critical review of existing literature, analysis of trends, and examination of myths versus realities in the field of private policing.
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Key Insights
This report by Philip Stenning addresses the state of private policing, emphasizing the scarcity of systematic research on the subject. It critiques the reliance on outdated or region-specific data, such as the American Hallcrest Reports, to understand global private security trends. Stenning challenges several myths about private policing, including the ratio of private to public officers, the powers of private security, and their accountability. He also discusses the trend towards privatization of police services, the need for increased accountability, the questionable push for professionalization, and the rise of technology in private policing. The report concludes that while private security can assume many traditional police functions, there is a need for public discussion and oversight to ensure that public interests are not compromised by private ones. Stenning calls for a redefinition of the police role and a better understanding of private policing's implications for society.
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Additional Viewpoints
Categories: Australia geographic scope | English publication language | accountability | legal regulation | myths | policing | private policing | privatization | professionalisation | professionalization | protection | public police | security | social implications | systematic research | technology