Police patrol work in the Netherlands

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This book focuses on police patrol work, particularly emergency patrol and community policing in the Netherlands. It begins with an empirical overview of daily policing and explores a core issue: what determines the nature of police patrol work. While the research is based in the Netherlands, its insights are relevant to policing in other countries, offering a comparative perspective that highlights distinctive characteristics of different policing systems. The authors contextualize their findings internationally, referencing studies from Belgium, Sweden, Germany, Denmark, Canada, and the United States. The structure includes an introduction to the significance of police work, a historical overview, and the implementation of community policing. It describes the cities involved, research methods, and the roles of emergency and community patrols. Key themes include the initiative to act, neighborhood knowledge, and the outcomes of police incidents. The book examines intrinsic differences and similarities between emergency patrol and community policing, emphasizing cooperation and the role of community beat officers. Additionally, it discusses changes in patrol work since the 1990s and presents a conceptual model for understanding police patrol dynamics. The authors aim to provide an empirical framework that aids police leaders in effective management and offers social scientists a foundation for future research.