The Usefulness of Aboriginal Policing Models

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The Usefulness of Aboriginal Policing Models
Introduction
Contemporary policing takes place in a multicultural environment, one that is defined by the presence of numerous ethnic communities and socioeconomic classes. As such, the traditional model of one-size-fits-all policing has had to be adjusted, as both the strategy and the tactics of policing have been adapted to the reality of multicultural environments.
Aboriginal policing models have attracted a great deal of theoretical and operational interest in Canada, Australia, New Zealand, and other countries with significant aboriginal populations. Such models are the focus of some controversy, for the reason that they raise a difficult policy question: should different policing standards...

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