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Results for policing, rural areas (scotland)
1 results foundAuthor: Fenwick, Tara Title: Rural Policing: Understanding Police Knowledge and Practice in Rural Communities Summary: This pilot study, conducted in partnership with Northern Constabulary, examined the dimensions of rural policing practice and knowledge in Scotland. Interviews and focus groups were conducted with 34 frontline, supervisory and senior officers, ranging in rank from Constable to Chief Constable. The two main questions addressed were: What unique demands are encountered by the police service in different rural contexts in Scotland?; and What unique approaches to policing have been developed? Officers drew upon their years of experience in urban, rural and island communities in Northern Constabulary, as well as in other Scottish and UK jurisdictions. Data revealed that rural policing has a fundamentally different nature to urban policing, requiring active community engagement to be effective. While the nature of crime is not dramatically different from urban centres, the frequency of crime is much reduced, and as a result officers routinely take on the work of higher ranks and specialist units. Overall the study found that rural policing makes unique demands on officers and supervisors, and fulfils unique functions in strengthening communities and inter-professional linkages. Details: Dundee, UK: Scottish Institute for Policing Research, School of Social Sciences, University of Dundee, 2011. 4p. Source: Internet Resource: SIPR Research Summary No. 10: Accessed October 20, 2011 at: http://www.sipr.ac.uk/downloads/Research_Summaries/Research_Summary_10.pdf Year: 2011 Country: United Kingdom URL: http://www.sipr.ac.uk/downloads/Research_Summaries/Research_Summary_10.pdf Shelf Number: 123058 Keywords: Policing, Rural Areas (Scotland)Rural CrimeRural Policing |