Tag Archives: Sri Lanka

Terrorism at 5-year low

Posted on November 28, 2020 by Gary Cordner

Global deaths from terrorism decreased in 2019 for the 5th consecutive year, marking a 59% decrease since 2014, as reported here. Afghanistan and Nigeria registered the biggest decreases but remained the two countries with over 1,000 deaths during the year. … Continue reading →

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Global terrorism in 2019

Posted on July 13, 2020 by Gary Cordner

Worldwide, annual terror attacks and deaths have both dropped by about 50% between 2014 and 2019, as reported here. In 2019, the 5th consecutive year of decreases, 8,500 attacks resulted in 20,300 deaths. Afghanistan accounted for 21% of global attacks … Continue reading →

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Community policing in South Asia

Posted on August 16, 2019 by Gary Cordner

This article reviews a variety of community policing initiatives in South Asia, focusing especially on how information and communication technology (ICT) are utilized in developing countries. It concludes that the approach can lead to “trust-building, and improved police efficiency in reducing crime, … Continue reading →

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One size doesn’t fit all

Posted on June 15, 2019 by Gary Cordner

This policy brief identifies 4 scenarios with different implications for police reform in post-conflict situations. Experts stress the importance of taking local circumstances into account, but it is not always recognized — “in mission after mission … training programs have been … Continue reading →

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Road traffic injuries in developing countries

Posted on June 28, 2018 by Gary Cordner

This article discusses the impact of traffic crashes in developing countries, where poor infrastructure, weak regulation, and risky behavior contribute to high levels of serious injury and death. One expert notes, “Other fields, like infectious diseases, have done a great … Continue reading →

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151st anniversary of Sri Lanka police

Posted on September 3, 2017 by Gary Cordner

This column by Sri Lanka’s superintendent of police recognizes the 151st anniversary of the country’s police service, which was formally established on 3 September, 1866, and provides some official history. The service now has 87,000 officers attached to 484 stations, … Continue reading →

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Sri Lanka PM calls for police university

Posted on August 9, 2017 by Gary Cordner

In a speech to police leaders from several South and Southeast Asia nations, the prime minister of Sri Lanka said “the need of the hour is to establish a Police University.” He cited terrorism, international crime, and “globalization, the development … Continue reading →

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Community policing as a catalyst for change

Posted on November 9, 2016 by Gary Cordner

This new report from the Asia Foundation discusses efforts to implement police reform in Sri Lanka and Timor-Leste. It emphasizes tailored “best fit” solutions rather than generic “best practices”and views community policing as an entry point to wider democratization.

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Progress in Sri Lanka

Posted on October 22, 2015 by Gary Cordner

This press release from The Asia Foundation reports community policing progress in Sri Lanka since 2009 and identifies five basic ingredients being used — bicycle patrols, mobile police services, community policing forums, awareness campaigns, and complaint mechanisms.

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Scottish aid in Sri Lanka criticized

Posted on March 20, 2015 by Gary Cordner

This article reports the likely extension of a contract by which the Scottish Police College provides training to police in Sri Lanka. Human rights activists allege ongoing police abuses in Sri Lanka and criticize Scottish authorities for failing to insist … Continue reading →

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