An Analysis of Complementary Law Enforcement: Comparing the Hungarian and South Korean Models for More Effective Police Service Delivery

Most contemporary law enforcement agencies continue to face challenges in recruitment and retention, while experiencing decreased budgetary support. At the same time, the need for order maintenance, crime control, traffic safety and counter-terrorism initiatives has not diminished. Alternative measures for enhancing the effectiveness of the police have been undertaken in many nations. In South Korea and Hungary, “complementary law enforcement” has been incorporated within organizational strategic planning endeavors. In lieu of relying exclusively upon the primary state police entity to maintain general safety and security, both nations have coordinated with other public agencies, private organizations and civilian volunteers to improve service delivery and supplement efforts to reduce fear and the potential for criminality and disorder. This chapter will comprehensively evaluate two case studies involving Hungary and South Korea to better understand the potential for coordinated complementary law enforcement as an option to intensify police service delivery.