Transnational Policing

DD301 exam

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What is transnational policing? (Westmarland, 2010)

N.S reps work together to protect N.S sov & ind. Emerged late 17C, Westphalia Peace Treaty.

What did Mehigan et al (2010) say about cross-border crime?

Blurs/bypasses N.S policing.

What are some laws, systems and orgs to protect economic capital & world trade?

Interpol 1923 - transnational police communication system. Eurpol 1990s, SOCA (serious organised crime agency, 2006).

What did Sheptycki (1998) question?

Exten N.S still controls its policing BUT only the police can legitmately use force (Westmarland, 2010).

How has globalisation affected local police?

Local police need to be aware of global issues. EG, gun crime reduction strategy London leading to Caribbean.

What is generally argued as reason for TN policing?

opening up global markets increasing organised crime, terrorism, trafficking across borders

What did Bowling (2009) argue about view TN policing comes from increase in organised crime?

Restricts understanding of how g'n affects N.S policing - omits other aspects policing eg: global sporting events, disasters (tsunami)