Multi-Choice Policing Resources for Post-Conflict Situations: Rwanda and Liberia, 2006-2007

UKDA study number:6039

Principal Investigator

Baker, B.
Coventry University. Applied Research Centre in Human Security

Sponsor

Economic and Social Research Council

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UK Data Archive, University of Essex, Colchester.

October 2008

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Baker, B., Multi-Choice Policing Resources for Post-Conflict Situations: Rwanda and Liberia, 2006-2007 [computer file]. Colchester, Essex: UK Data Archive [distributor], October 2008. SN: 6039.

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Copyright:
B. Baker

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6039 . Multi-Choice Policing Resources for Post-Conflict Situations: Rwanda and Liberia, 2006-2007

Depositor:

Baker, B. , Coventry University. Applied Research Centre in Human Security

Principal Investigator:

Baker, B. , Coventry University. Applied Research Centre in Human Security

Sponsor:

Economic and Social Research Council
Grant Number: RES-000-23-1102

Abstract:

The study examines all forms of policing in post-conflict Rwanda and Liberia, to establish the scale and nature of the various forms of policing and the manner in which they were adapting to the post-conflict environment.

The data consists of semi-structured interview transcripts, focus groups, observation notes and images with providers of policing, users of policing and other key figures.

The research examined:

• perceptions of the public, policing agencies and state as regards the internal threats to order and security


• perceptions of the security agencies, government, diplomats and donors as regards the establishment of organised crime and terrorism


• the availability and effectiveness of state and non-state policing


• the capacity of the two governments to provide effective state civilian policing nationwide


• policy options with most potential for national internal security given the practical realities of the two post-conflict countries

Interviews and focus groups were conducted in English in the presence of a local research colleague(s) and after permission had been granted by local government commissioners, local police commanders and local chiefs. With non-existent or unreliable voting/tax registration, random sampling proved problematic, so purposive sampling was used in interviewing users of policing (ensuring a balance between urban and rural environments, and of gender). For other data gathering, key figures were selected from those authorising and providing policing (state police agencies, commercial security, work-based security associations, youth groups and local authority security provision), and other professionals with insights into internal security and crime (government administration, commercial, legal NGOs, journalists, assembly members, jurists, academics). Every adult interviewed was told the purpose of the research, the background of the researchers and offered a summary of the findings, which was subsequently sent. They were asked for their consent in publishing their answers. All were offered anonymity but in practice very few sought it.

Further information is available at the project's web site or ESRC award page.

Main Topics:

Policing, restorative justice, security reform, multi-layered security reform, fragile states, post-conflict policing, community-based policing, culture, African policing, security sector reform.

Coverage:

Time Period Covered: 2006 - 2007
Dates of Fieldwork: January 2006 - March 2007
January-March 2006 for Rwanda transcripts and January-March 2007 for Liberia transcripts
Country: Liberia; Rwanda
Spatial Units: Countries
Observation Units: Individuals
Kind of Data: Textual data; Individual (micro) level

Universe Sampled:

Location of Units of Observation: Cross-national
Population: Key figures in those authorising and providing policing (police, commercial security, work-based security associations, local authority security provision, other state security organs), users of policing (from urban and rural environments and of both gender), and other professionals with insights into internal security and crime (government administration, commercial, jurists, human rights and survivors organisations, donors) were selected.

Methodology:

Time Dimensions: Cross-sectional (one-time) study
Sampling Procedures: Purposive selection/case studies
Number of Units: 355 interview transcripts; 25 focus group transcripts; 5 observation notes; 4 photographic images
Method of Data Collection: Face-to-face interview; Observation; Focus group; Photographic images
Weighting: Not applicable

Language(s) of Written Materials:

Study Description: English
Study Documentation: English

Access:

Access Conditions: The depositor has specified that registration is required and standard conditions of use apply. The depositor may be informed about usage. See terms and conditions for further information.
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Date of First Release:

21 October 2008

Copyright:

B. Baker

File last updated:

11 March 2009