Unraveling Public Security Governance

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ID21850732
AuthorsCarlos Francisco Oliveira Nunes (0000-0003-2827-898X), João André Rigo (0000-0003-2292-6202), Rivaldo De Almeida Arruda (0009-0009-6847-0870), Patrícia De Sá Freire (0000-0002-9259-682X)
Year2026
Volume20
Issue2
Pages278-301
Publication date2026-06-01
Open AccessYes
TypeARTICLE
VenueRevista Brasileira de Segurança Pública (JOURNAL)
Journal identifiersISSN: 1981-1659 • E-ISSN: 2595-0258
PublisherRevista Brasileira de Seguranca Publica (PUBLISHER)
DOI10.31060/rbsp.2026.v20.n2.2206
OpenAlexW7163048925
LanguageEN
References cited34

The global reduction in the Human Development Index (HDI), the growth of the 'perception of insecurity' in countries at varying levels of development, and the increase in the economic impact of violence highlight the need for more effective public security policies. This scope review follows the Joanna Briggs Institute’s Manual for Evidence Synthesis and Prisma-Scr, aiming to describe the profile of primary research on public security governance by discussing its findings. Our findings identify five groups of best practices: a) inclusive and participatory public policies; b) building trust and collaborative environments with target communities; c) adoption of new technologies; d) coordinated emergency responses; e) focus on prevention. Knowledge gaps include limited discussions on ESG; human rights; professional qualification; evaluation mechanisms; social disparities; and the long-term effects of programs, among others. This study highlights practical implications for shaping public security policies and suggests directions for future research in the field

Citizen journalism · Corporate governance · Critical security studies · Human security · Public sector · Public security · Social security · Disaster Management and Resilience · Global Security and Public Health · Peacebuilding and International Security

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