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Africa: Can Evidence-Based Policing Become Routine Across South Africa?

eriinfo.com2 months ago09 mins

Pilot studies show evidence-based policing can cut crime levels, but real success requires translating new approaches into daily practice. South Africa currently faces an urgent and grave violent crime problem. To tackle the crisis, law enforcement agencies are increasingly turning to evidence-based policing (EBP) approaches. These draw on research and evidence to determine which strategies…

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Africa: Nigerian Criminologist Identifies Path for Citizen-Centred Policing in Africa

eriinfo.com4 months ago05 mins

Nigerian criminologist, Dr Paul Bello, has urged law enforcement agencies across Africa to build legitimacy by embracing transparency, fairness, accountability and genuine community engagement. Bello made this statement in light of his research that examines the critical relationship between procedural justice, police legitimacy and citizen trust, which he describes as the three pillars essential for…