Papers by Rade Rajkovcevski
Connections: The Quarterly Journal, 2010
Scenario on Counter-Terrorism
Psychological Profile and Types of Leaders of Terrorist Structures – Generic Views and Experiences From the Activities of Illegal Groups and Organizations in the Republic of Macedonia
That capital moves the world, is confirmed in the security sphere. Although it is governed by var... more 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.
Responding to gender based violence among migration routers to Europe - Case of Macedonia
Bezbednosni dijalozi, 2019
International Journal of Police Science and Management, Mar 1, 2015
The use of firearms is an integral part of the police profession. The use of a gun, for example a... more 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.
Policing in the Republic of Macedonia
Springer eBooks, 2013
The police, as a specific organization, which is related to the exercise of police powers and use... more The police, as a specific organization, which is related to the exercise of police powers and use of force, and have daily contact with the public and their expectations from the police, always attracts the public attention. The Macedonian Police, after the Second World War, has continuously been affected by certain sociopolitical, cultural, and demographic changes. Building an optimal model of police organization was marked by the strong political influence and impact of the international community after the armed conflict in 2001. The efforts of the police elite to build the identity of the Macedonian police have faced many obstacles. At present, the Macedonian Police still face challenges in meeting the requirements of the community in regard to professionalism and the depoliticization of the organization. In this respect, the reform of the police is an ongoing process and activity, the focus being on implementing the recommendations on police reform and strengthening the relationships within the police community in South-Eastern Europe and beyond.
This article is an open access article distributed under the terms and conditions of the Creative... more This article is an open access article distributed under the terms and conditions of the Creative Commons Attribution (CC BY
The role of macro context for the link between technological and organizational change
Journal of Organizational Change Management, Aug 23, 2013
PurposeTechnology is an important driver of organizational change and often strategically used to... more PurposeTechnology is an important driver of organizational change and often strategically used to facilitate adaptations in organizational processes and cultures. While the link between technological and organizational change is widely recognized, the role of macro‐context for this link remains undervalued. Based on data from technology implementations in European police forces the paper aims to illustrate the importance of integrating analyses of the macro‐context to understand the complexity of technology driven organizational change.Design/methodology/approachThe authors conducted 56 interviews and five focus groups with police officers from 13 countries on two of the major technology trends in European police forces: automatic number plate recognition systems (ANPR) systems and social media. They further conducted site visits to police forces in The Netherlands and the United Kingdom to observe technology usage first hand. Comparing accounts across countries they analyzed how macro‐context impacted adoption decisions and implementation processes. In this analysis they concentrated on the five macro‐contextual factors in the PESTL framework, i.e. political, economic, social, technological and legal factors.FindingsIn analyses of ANPR systems and social media the paper details how the macro‐context of police organizations impacted decisions to adopt a technology as well as the intra‐organizational alignments of processes and structures.Practical implicationsOrganizational decision makers and implementers need to be aware not only of the strong agency of technology for organizations' structure and processes, but also of the relevance of the organizational macro‐context for the process and impact of technology implementations on the organizational as well as individual level.Originality/valueThe paper illustrates the impact of the macro‐context of organizations in shaping the link between technological change and organizational change.
ICFBR 2022
This article is an open access article distributed under the terms and conditions of the Creative... more This article is an open access article distributed under the terms and conditions of the Creative Commons Attribution (CC BY
ICT Trends in European Policing
In this report we present the result from interviews and document analyses of current and planned... more In this report we present the result from interviews and document analyses of current and planned information and communication techniology projects with police forces from 10 European countries and from interviews with technology vendors in the field of ICT for policing
45 YEARS HIGHER EDUCATION IN THE AREA OF SECURITY – EDUCATIONAL CHALLENGES AND SECURITY PERSPECTIVES, 2022
Education in security studies proves to be crucial for the development of human resources in the ... more 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...
Responding to gender based violence among migration routers to Europe - Case of Macedonia
Bezbednosni dijalozi, 2019
Scenario on Counter-Terrorism
IOS Press, 2019
Psychological Profile and Types of Leaders of Terrorist Structures – Generic Views and Experiences From the Activities of Illegal Groups and Organizations in the Republic of Macedonia
IOS Press, 2014
Maklu, Mar 1, 2016
The effective sharing of knowledge both within and between police organizations is arguably becom... more 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.
Maklu, Mar 1, 2016
The effective sharing of knowledge both within and between police organizations is arguably becom... more 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.
Arms trade - Between the globalisation, security strategies
Abstract: That capital moves the world is confirmed in the security sphere. Although it is govern... more 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 role of macro context for the link between technological and organizational change
Journal of Organizational Change Management, 2013
PurposeTechnology is an important driver of organizational change and often strategically used to... more PurposeTechnology is an important driver of organizational change and often strategically used to facilitate adaptations in organizational processes and cultures. While the link between technological and organizational change is widely recognized, the role of macro‐context for this link remains undervalued. Based on data from technology implementations in European police forces the paper aims to illustrate the importance of integrating analyses of the macro‐context to understand the complexity of technology driven organizational change.Design/methodology/approachThe authors conducted 56 interviews and five focus groups with police officers from 13 countries on two of the major technology trends in European police forces: automatic number plate recognition systems (ANPR) systems and social media. They further conducted site visits to police forces in The Netherlands and the United Kingdom to observe technology usage first hand. Comparing accounts across countries they analyzed how ma...
ICT Trends in European Policing
In this report we present the result from interviews and document analyses of current and planned... more In this report we present the result from interviews and document analyses of current and planned information and communication techniology projects with police forces from 10 European countries and from interviews with technology vendors in the field of ICT for policing
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