Policing in Africa Towards an African Epistemology

 

 

Policing in Africa: Towards an African Epistemology

 

Editors: J Smit, EO Alemika, C Botha, GX Ngantweni and G Van Mollendorf 

 

Policing in Africa: Towards an African Epistemology challenges negative perceptions of policing on the continent, advocating for professional, competent and rights-based law enforcement. The book emphasises the need for police agencies to adopt learning interventions for democratic societies, human rights and effective service delivery. It presents a synthesis of African and northern epistemologies, focusing on foundational discourses typical of African thinking on community issues. Chapters cover historical perspectives, policing principles, accountability, ethics, community policing, peace enforcement, crime prevention, and resource management. The book aims to benefit students, educators, policymakers, oversight agencies, and communities, providing valuable insights for African policing.

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