Tag Archives: Liberia

Community policing not a quick fix in developing countries

Posted on December 31, 2021 by Gary Cordner

A recent study of community police in 6 developing countries failed to find evidence of crime reductions or improved trust in policing, as reported here. The massive study involved community policing efforts in “more than 700 localities and testing them … Continue reading →

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60 years of UN Police

Posted on November 9, 2020 by Gary Cordner

This article notes the 60th anniversary of UN police involvement in peacekeeping operations. Currently there are about 9,000 UN police officers representing nearly 100 countries deployed in 18 peacekeeping operations in Africa, Europe, the Middle East, and South America. The … Continue reading →

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Building trust in fledgling states

Posted on February 15, 2020 by Gary Cordner

This article summarizes a study in Liberia that tested whether contact with police could build trust and legitimacy. In the study, 750 households were visited by police and another set of households served as the control group. “The data showed … Continue reading →

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Women in UN peacekeeping

Posted on September 27, 2018 by Gary Cordner

This column recommends increased female participation in UN peacekeeping missions, currently at 4% for military and 10% for police. It notes that “Women are routinely underrepresented in peacekeeping operations, even though their participation has been shown to improve mission effectiveness … Continue reading →

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UN police recognized

Posted on November 12, 2016 by Gary Cordner

The outgoing secretary-general complimented the UN’s police leaders in these remarks, noting progress in establishing strategic guidance frameworks and improving gender balance. He emphasized the important role in peacekeeping missions played by police who are “people-centred, rights-based, modern and agile.”

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UN peacekeeping ending in Liberia

Posted on July 15, 2016 by Gary Cordner

This column reviews the situation in Liberia, where about 90% of the 15,000 UN peacekeepers assigned to the 12-year mission, military and police, have departed. The writers conclude that “we must look inwards to manage what could be the most … Continue reading →

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Women police in Africa

Posted on April 14, 2016 by Gary Cordner

This article reports increased numbers of women police in Africa, thanks in part to strong UN encouragement. Rwanda has become the top contributor of women to international policing missions, and Kenya’s constitution now requires its National Police to reach 30% … Continue reading →

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Corruption in Africa

Posted on December 2, 2015 by Gary Cordner

Business tycoons have achieved the dubious honor of being more corrupt than police in Africa, according to this report. Liberians were most likely to say they paid a bribe in the last year (69%) versus only 1% in Botswana and … Continue reading →

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UN role winding down in Liberia

Posted on April 30, 2015 by Gary Cordner

This article describes the process underway in Liberia, where the UN police assistance mission, in effect since 2003, is due to end in July 2016.

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Police corruption in Yemen

Posted on May 1, 2014 by Gary Cordner

This short report from Transparency International notes pressure on police in Yemen to reduce bribe taking. In a 2013 analysis Yemen police scored worst on corruption in their region, and third worst globally behind Liberia and Sierra Leone.

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