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Policing: An International Journal is an international, interdisciplinary journal which publishes the latest research on all topics relevant to policing that focus on theory, policy, and/or practice.

ISSN: 1363-951X
eISSN: 1363-951X

Aims and scope

Interdisciplinary and wide-ranging in scope, Policing: An International Journal (PIJPSM) covers the latest research on all topics relevant to policing that focus on theory, policy, and/or practice. Policing is a generalist journal, and one that provides readers with a truly global and comparative perspective. Empirical articles are supplemented by state-of-the-art reviews on topical issues.

This journal is for those concerned with achieving greater effectiveness in policing and law enforcement. The worldwide readership includes academics teaching and researching in this field as well as law enforcement professionals and policymakers. Papers published in Policing are double-blind peer-reviewed.

The coverage of the journal includes, but is not limited to:

  • Community policing
  • Managerial styles and leadership
  • Performance measurement and accountability
  • Pursuit guidelines
  • Crime trends and analysis
  • Crisis negotiation
  • Civil disorder
  • Organised crime
  • Victimology
  • Crime prevention
  • Career development
  • High-risk police activities
  • Routine policing
  • Traffic enforcement
  • Civil litigation.

This journal is aligned with our responsible management goal

We aim to champion researchers, practitioners, policymakers and organisations who share our goals of contributing to a more ethical, responsible and sustainable way of working.

SDG 8 Decent work & economic growth
SDG 9 Industry, innovation & infrastructure
SDG 10 Reduced inequalities
SDG 11 Sustainable cities & communities
SDG 12 Responsible consumption & production
SDG 13 Climate action
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