In divided societies, representation in the police that empowers previously-marginalized groups reduces crime, builds trust, and improves citizen-state relations.

Matthew Nanes is Assistant Professor of Political Science at Saint Louis University. He researches policing, security, and counterterrorism. His work is published in journals including Comparative Political Studies and Journal of Peace Research, and he has worked with various NGOs, international organizations, and police departments to design evidence-based policies for peace.

Preface; Acknowledgments; 1. Introduction: the challenge of institution-building in divided societies; 2. Power sharing, policing, and peace; 3. Sectarianism and conflict in the iraqi police; 4. Identity and inclusion in the israeli police; 5. Perceptions; 6. Police integration and anti-government violence; 7. Citizen cooperation and crime; 8. Barriers to integration; 9. Conclusion: peace building through institutional inclusion; A data and methods; Bibliography; Index.