Faculty of security-Skopje

Abstract: That capital moves the world is confirmed in the security sphere. Although it is governed by various agreements, legal trade of conventional arms within the international community hides mysteries based on the profit and achieving the national interests of ...

The effective sharing of knowledge both within and between police organizations is arguably becoming increasingly vital for success and has driven research in a disparate range of ields. This paper therefore presents the results of an integrative systematic literature review of research into knowledge sharing within and between police organizations across Europe. The 39 papers analysed were drawn from English-language studies published between 2000 and 2013, complemented by additional searches for non-English language papers in nine European countries. Analyses showed that past research has focused on intra-organizational knowledge sharing, with a particular spotlight on criminal intelligence and technology. Barriers / enablers of knowledge sharing were grouped into knowledge management strategy/legislation, technology, culture and loss of knowledge themes. Research recommendations include exploring the role of leadership and examination of police knowledge sharing across regional, institutional and international boundaries. Practical recommendations include having procedural clarity in systems, policies for sharing knowledge and developing the relevant knowledge, skills and motivation of police personnel through appropriate training.

Education in security studies proves to be crucial for the development of human resources in the institutions of the security system in the Republic of North Macedonia. In response to the requirements for education of staff needed in the security sector, several higher education institutions in the country have accredited study programs in this area. Thus, ten years ago, the first generation of students were enrolled in the study program of security in the first cycle of studies at one of the oldest faculties in the field of security in Southeast Europe - the Faculty of Security - Skopje, at the St. Kliment Ohridski University - Bitola, in order to expand the offer of study programs. The main idea of the paper is to present the historical development of higher education in the area of security in the country through a comparative analysis of the current conditions in certain countries, and to present the results of the limited research conducted on students enrolled in the study pro...

The use of firearms is an integral part of the police profession. The use of a gun, for example a standard firearm, imposes upon the user the need to know the relevant legal regulations (police authority), and requires professionalism and skills regarding its usage. This study, conducted over the period 2010-2012, gives results, conclusions and recommendations regarding the model for training police officers in the use of firearms (semi-automatic weapons). Students from three year groups at the Faculty of Security in Skopje (Former Police Academy) participated in the research. The results show correlations between knowledge of standard operative procedures for firearms usage and the methodological approach used during the firearms course. It is proved that, if the security measures and procedures that are part of the firearms course are taken into consideration, individuals with theoretical knowledge (students) can achieve good results in this course. This work hypothesises that additional shooting practice with more bullets may give better results, in other words, may improve efficiency.

That capital moves the world, is confirmed in the security sphere. Although it is governed by various agreements, legal trade of conventional arms within the international community hides mysteries based on the profit and achieving the national interests of great powers and multinational companies who are directly involved in this activity. Thus, profit in a globalized world has become a top priority in making decisions related to military industry, sales and export of weapons. In combination with the interests of political elites and state interests, the profit violates the political resources of international institutions to maintain stability, peace, the principles of respect for human rights and democracy. Countries in the crisis regions, as end users of the services of developed countries-the leaders in the manufacture of weapons, are the most frequent target group that offers opportunities for political and economic prestige in the security space. Sometimes the authorities of certain countries, even in the absence of direct armed conflict, use the arms trade's race as a way of increasing military power, to influence on weakening of the living standards of its citizens and they are making the regions where they belong to less popular for investment and economic development. The paper gives an explanation of the relation between profits, arms trade, globalization and conflict. The paper relies on official sources of arms trade in the world and it process the time of last two decades. Analysing the security aspects of globalisation and arms trade, paper uses the international relations and security theories.