State police forces in Africa are a curiously neglected subject of study, even within the framework of security issues and African states. This work brings toge
This is a book about the men and women who police contemporary South Africa. Drawing on rich, original ethnographical data, it considers how officers make sense
Policing in South Africa has gained notoriety through its extensive history of oppressive law enforcement. In 1994, as the country’s apartheid system was repl
From New York to Los Angeles, police departments across the country are consistently accused of racism. Although historically white police precincts have been s
Recruiting and motivations for enlistment -- Perceptions of African security force members -- Education and upward mobility -- Camp life -- African women and th