This comprehensive book examines the state of research on policing in Hong Kong. It surveys the history and development of the field of police studies in Hong Kong, and examines the various methods, problems and prospects in the field.

Autorentext
Kam C. Wong is Associate Professor of Criminal Justice at Xavier University, USA. He was a Hong Kong Police Inspector before practicing and teaching law in the USA and Hong Kong. He is an expert consultant on law and policing with the Hong Kong Police Force and global news media.

Inhalt

Foreword; Professor Hans Toch PART I: STUDY AND RESEARCH 1. Study and Research 2. Literature Review 3. A-Theoretical Policing 4. Expectation Policing 5. Research Method PART II: CULTURE AND PRACTICE 6. Hong Kong Police Culture and Practice 7. Future of Policing in Hong Kong