Why localism matters in a globalising world Consequences for people- and organizational development Auke van Dijk, Strategist Dutch Police
Why localism is important, and what does it look like? Variation in local impact of global flows The changed nature of local Safe at home and online? Not just crime! What about cybercrime? And what about dementia? Where is the frontline? Redrawing the Thin Blue Line! Policing: Localism in a globalizing world 10th November 2016, Edinburgh
“Handling the situation” Direct non-routine contact, potential conflict and the need to direct behaviour Handling the situation is part of modern policing Law officers versus peace officers Someone-had-better-do-something-now! Discretionary powers as a positive notion Protecting the vulnerable The police as a ‘secret social service’ How to (still) handle the situation? Policing: Localism in a globalizing world 10th November 2016, Edinburgh
Street-level leadership Vincant & Crothers, 1998, p.11 Policing: Localism in a globalizing world 10th November 2016, Edinburgh
Holistic approaches to community safety and well-being Ontario Association of Chiefs of Police, 2014 Policing: Localism in a globalizing world 10th November 2016, Edinburgh
Compassionate professionals Engaging organisations Excellent public organisations Noble Cause Life Saver Helping Hand Deep Expert Authority Figure Close Comrades Compassionate and engaging! Policing: Localism in a globalizing world 10th November 2016, Edinburgh
Core issues in developing people Street-level leadership Collaborative worldview Diversity and inclusion Policing: Localism in a globalizing world 10th November 2016, Edinburgh
Developing the organisation Resilience Measuring what matters Combined frontline teams Policing: Localism in a globalizing world 10th November 2016, Edinburgh
What Matters in Policing? What Matters in Policing? Change, Values and Leadership in Turbulent Times. Auke van Dijk, Frank Hoogewoning & Maurice Punch (2015) Bristol (UK): Policy Press. Auke.van.dijk@politie.nl Policing: Localism in a globalizing world 10th November 2016, Edinburgh