Table of contents : Editor’s Note Contents Illustrations Preface Acknowledgments Introduction Chapter 1. The Role of the Patrol Officer in Papua New Guinea Chapter 2. Recruitment of Police Chapter 3. Training Chapter 4. Policemen at Work Chapter 5. The Use of Force Chapter 6. Police Involvement in the World Wars Chapter 7. Perceptions of the Police by Goilala Villagers, Papua Chapter 8. Perceptions of the Police by Gende Villagers, New Guinea Chapter 9. Officers’ Perceptions of the Police Conclusion Appendix 1. Response of Rick J Giddings to Questionnaire Appendix 2. Interview with Sir John Guise Appendix 3. Interview with Petrus Tigavu Appendix 4. Interview with Sasa Goreg Appendix 5. Interview with “Wizakana” Tawi Appendix 6. Kegeriai’s Eyewitness Account of Tawi’s Ordeal Notes Glossary of Tok Pisin Words References Index