Watching Over Hong Kong – Private Policing, 1841–1941

Watching Over Hong Kong is a welcome addition to the historical literature, plugging an important gap and providing a comprehensive and impressive account of the emergence of private security in Hong Kong. Sheilah Hamilton has undertaken some striking historical research and presents her findings in a highly readable and engaging style. The book will be compelling reading for anyone studying or with an interest in security, policing or the history of Hong Kong. -- Dr. Mark Button, Institute of Criminal Justice Studies, University of Portsmouth Her book is a case study in the interplay of forces inherent in public-private policing and clearly demonstrates how the foundation stones of today's structure of public private policing in Hong Kong were laid down. Offbeat