The first part of the handbook begins by exploring the different ways in which some democracies have succeeded in establishing mechanisms of police accountability. Legislative and executive bodies in Sweden, Poland, Canada and the Netherlands have all developed ways to oversee police and thus hold them accountable for their actions.
The next section explores a recent trend in oversight: civilian review of police. The case studies are drawn from British Columbia (Canada), the Philippines, San Francisco (United States) and São Paulo (Brazil).
The final section of the first part looks at organizational development of police forces. Police accountability is strengthened by ensuring international democratic standards are met. The main organizational areas that require attention are police recruitment, discipline, training, and policymaking, as demonstrated by case studies from Northern Ireland, Poland, Canada, and Sweden.
Table of Contents:
1. Introduction
2. Ensuring Accountability: How Democracies Control Police
3. Community or "Problem-Solving" Police
4. Conclusion
5. Appendix: Sweden, A Case Study in Improving Performance
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