Policing: An International Journal is an international, interdisciplinary journal which publishes the latest research on all topics relevant to policing that focus on theory, policy, and/or practice.
Aims and scope
Interdisciplinary and wide-ranging in scope, Policing: An International Journal (PIJPSM) covers the latest research on all topics relevant to policing that focus on theory, policy, and/or practice. Policing is a generalist journal, and one that provides readers with a truly global and comparative perspective. Empirical articles are supplemented by state-of-the-art reviews on topical issues.

This journal is for those concerned with achieving greater effectiveness in policing and law enforcement. The worldwide readership includes academics teaching and researching in this field as well as law enforcement professionals and policymakers. Papers published in Policing are double-blind peer-reviewed.

The coverage of the journal includes, but is not limited to:

Community policing
Managerial styles and leadership
Performance measurement and accountability
Pursuit guidelines
Crime trends and analysis
Crisis negotiation
Civil disorder
Organised crime
Victimology
Crime prevention
Career development
High-risk police activities
Routine policing
Traffic enforcement
Civil litigation.