Policing

SJR Rank #9,808H-index: 65SJR: 0.602Best quartile: Q1
Publisher

Emerald Publishing

Country

United Kingdom

Type

journal

SJR by Edition

2022202500.20.40.60.8

Subject Categories

  • LawQ1
  • Pathology and Forensic MedicineQ2
  • Public AdministrationQ2

Areas: Medicine · Social Sciences

Most published research topics

Policing Practices and PerceptionsCrime Patterns and InterventionsGun Ownership and Violence ResearchCriminal Justice and Corrections AnalysisSexual Assault and Victimization StudiesCrime, Illicit Activities, and GovernanceSocial and Intergroup PsychologyRegulation and Compliance StudiesJob Satisfaction and Organizational BehaviorIntimate Partner and Family Violence

Source: OpenAlex

Publication Statistics

2025 Docs3-Year DocsCitable Docs055110165220

Documents per Year

202220250306090120

Detailed Information

ISSN

1363-951X

SJR Best Quartile

Q1

Region

Western Europe

Citations per Document (2 years)

1.90

References per Document

62.24

Coverage

1997-2026

Scope

Interdisciplinary and wide-ranging in scope, Policing: An International Journal 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 policy makers. 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; Organized crime; Victimology; Crime prevention; Career development; High-risk police activities; Routine policing; Traffic enforcement; Civil litigation.

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