Policing in the Information Age (From Policing, Security and Democracy: Theory and Practice, P 115-127, 2001, Menachem Amir, Stanley Einstein, eds., -- See NCJ-192667)

• NCJ Number: 192674
• Author(s): Peter K. Manning
• Date Published: 2001
• Length: 13 pages
• Sale Source: Office of International Criminal Justice
• Publication Format: Book (Softbound)
• Publication Type: Issue Overview
• Language: English
• Country: United States of America

Annotation

This paper argues that changes in social structure are reflected in patterns of policing that are no longer national, but transnational.

Abstract

The definition of policing relies on the duty of citizens in a legitimate order to comply with even implicit commands, while force is held out to ensure compliance. Global or transnational policing means application of force in quasi-legitimate fashion when war has not been declared. "Policing" is no longer easily defined or restricted to national forces with national mandates, restricted territorial duties, and narrow legal limitations. New national interests and international patterns of control change the relationships between democracy and security. Changes in international relations and the economy, as well as those in information technology, transportation, and communications, are now reflected in policing. The mandate is being shaped by concerns not only for personal security, but for the security of information as property as well as information as a symbol or an expressive matter. Many traditional policing issues, such as restraint, information control, respect for citizens' privacy, and compliance are being changed and these changes affect both police and citizens in democratic nations. Notes