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Árpád Budavári

Not just café wisdom – Book review of Kata (Café) Molnár: the Police Café methodology handbook

Not just café wisdom – Book review of Kata (Café) Molnár: the Police Café methodology handbook

Abstract

Aim: Based on the author's personal observation, professional and scientific experience, presents the book of Kata (Café) Molnár "Police Café Methodology Handbook".
Methodology: In addition to the primary purpose of the book review, the manual is used as a basic source to acquaint the reader with the importance of the Police Café method, the methodological recommendations made by the book's author, and possible directions for the development of the method.
Findings: The Police Café methodology manual serves well the preparation of those intending to apply the method, and also gives a glimpse into the struggles, successes, and achievements of the journey from its beginnings eight years ago to the present day, indicating possible directions for development.
Value: The book provides a basis for recording the standardized methods of the Police Café, which is an important step towards becoming an accepted scientific research method.

Keywords

community policing, problem identification, research methodology, community building
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