Police Organization and Jurisdiction

The University textbook “Police Organization and Jurisdiction” is intended for students of the Faculty of Security Sciences, as well as for all individuals interested in the study of the organization, functioning, and jurisdiction of police organizations. The content of the textbook is systematically structured into eight interconnected chapters covering the theoretical foundations of police organization, the historical development of police agencies, the organization and functioning of police systems, police powers, police accountability and oversight, as well as contemporary models of police organizational structures.

Particular attention is devoted to explaining the concept of the police, its role in society, the fundamental principles governing police work, and the functions performed within the broader security system. The textbook examines both theoretical and practical aspects of police organization, including organizational structure, personnel policy, and models of police management. A significant portion of the content focuses on the organization and jurisdiction of the Police of the Republic of Srpska, its territorial and functional structure, as well as the position and role of other police organizations within the policing system of Bosnia and Herzegovina.

In addition to organizational issues, the textbook addresses police powers, their legal basis, principles governing their application, and their significance in the daily work of police officers. Special emphasis is placed on the organization of police work within security sectors, mechanisms of internal and external police oversight, and international and comparative perspectives on police systems. The textbook provides students with essential theoretical knowledge and practical explanations necessary for understanding the organization, jurisdiction, and functioning of contemporary police organizations, and serves as a primary reference source for the study of the academic course bearing the same title.