Publication

In this essay, the author seeks to present a synopsis of the rationale for international cooperation, focussing on related events on the African continent. Concurring with Deflem (2001), he cites critical dimensions, such as issues and areas that underscore the need for international police cooperation. He then proceeds to use these as basis for a brief analysis of the approaches and structures for international cooperation in police training more generally. He situates the analysis in the context of the African region, which is largely characterised by fragile democracies, weak economies, and inter- and intra-state conflicts that have helped to exacerbate local, national and cross-border crimes.