Tourism-Oriented Policing and Protective Services

Download or read book Tourism-Oriented Policing and Protective Services written by Tarlow, Peter E. and published by IGI Global. This book was released on 2018-12-14 with total page 320 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Many countries around the world rely on the tourism industry to support their economies, making the safety and protection of travelers and workers in the industry of paramount importance. However, few police departments around the world have special divisions dedicated to the protection of tourism, tourists, and tourist centers. Tourism-Oriented Policing and Protective Services is a collection of innovative research on new methods and strategies for ensuring the security and safety of tourists, while also allowing law enforcement to take an active role in aiding the economic development of their city. While highlighting topics including visitor protection, cultural tourism, and security services, this book is ideally designed for government officials, policymakers, law enforcement, professionals within the tourism industry, academicians, researchers, and students.