Global Metropolitan Policing: An Emerging Trend in Intelligence Sharing
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Wirtz, James J.
Sullivan, John P.
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2009-05-00, 2009-05
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May 2009
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Monterey, California. Naval Postgraduate School
Center for Homeland Defense and Security
Center for Homeland Defense and Security
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en_US
Abstract
Terrorism has local and global dimensions. Local police are best positioned to understand their communities and local threat environment. Yet transnational terrorist and criminal enterprises link in interactive networks. In response, local police agencies are cooperating with their counterparts at national and foreign agencies to understand and counter these criminal and terrorist organizations. Global metropolitan policing is the term used to describe this emerging trend in police cooperation in sharing intelligence and best practices. This article explores the developments that lead urban police departments to interact with foreign law enforcement, intelligence, and diplomatic agencies, as well as private sector and non-governmental organizations. It describes why and how police agencies are forging global links to counter terrorism, transnational gangs, and organized crime.
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This article appeared in Homeland Security Affairs (May 2009), v.5 no.2
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Homeland Security Affairs (May 2009), v.5 no.2
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