M.R. (Maki) Haberfeld

About the Author

M.R. (Maki) Haberfeld is a distinguished scholar and educator in the field of criminal justice, with a career spanning decades of research, teaching, and policy consultation on law enforcement practices worldwide. Holding advanced degrees in criminology and public administration, she has served as a professor at prominent institutions, training future police leaders and advising governments on democratic policing reforms. Her work emphasizes the ethical foundations of law enforcement, bridging theory and practice to foster accountability and human rights in policing. As an author, Haberfeld draws on her extensive fieldwork and international collaborations to illuminate the challenges and aspirations of modern police forces, making complex concepts accessible to students, practitioners, and policymakers alike.