Policija i sigurnost, Vol. 16 No. 1-2, 2007.
Stručni rad
Police systems - performing police functions through organization
Mato Pušeljić
; Policijska akademija, Zagreb, Hrvatska
Milivoj Jelenski
; Policijska akademija, Zagreb, Hrvatska
Sažetak
The concept of the police and their role in a society is not unique and differs from one country to another; it is subject to changes, although many authors agree that this change is slow and difficult within various time periods. The police system of a country covers all issues regarding the position of the police in the society and the ways their role is being defined by the Constitution and the respective laws including the practical issues and functioning of the police. Therefore it has to be pointed out that 'police system' is a broader term then 'police organization' in a country, since organization primarily regulates the structure model and internal issues in police functioning such as the powers, rights and competences as well as the responsibilities of every single law enforcement official. Therefore we have a large number of different police systems as a result of various factors: historical, socio-economic, political, cultural and the like. A particular system having been proven effective under certain conditions, could function different in other circumstances. The police system is determined by the conditions under which it is built up and in which it evaluates. The police system in a society represents neither a neutral social category nor a passive one. In the context of interactive relationships the police system is influenced by the political system and social elements in general, but at the same time it has the impact on the political system and, to a limited extend, on the social issues.
Ključne riječi
police organization; police functions; security; Ministry of Internal Affairs
Hrčak ID:
79249
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Datum izdavanja:
15.9.2007.
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