Self-evaluating performance: an analysis of police integrity, professionalism and service provision from the South Pacific

Studies on policing in the Global South rarely discuss police self evaluation of performance. Furthermore, internal performance assessments usually reflect perspectives senior management with little to no input from frontline officers. This paper seeks present a more inclusive view as it presents findings a stakeholder perceptions survey commissioned by Tuvalu Police Service (TPS) examine about their as service providers. We responses 100% TPS officers active duty (N=84) and 14 in-depth interviews determine views integrity, professionalism service provision of TPS members. Findings indicate that are able provide useful organisation colleagues, but less valid sources information personal These particularly relevant discussions improving developing world. The makes contribution scholarship highlighting potential self-evaluation an impetus for improved practices.