External and Internal Corruption in Police Organizations: Evidence from Bulgaria, Kazakhstan, Latvia, and Russia | Leon Kosals

Join us for the fifth seminar of the 2024-25 CrimSL Speaker Series on Wednesday, February 26, 2025!

Professor Leon Kosals of the Centre for Criminology and Sociolegal Studies at the University of Toronto will present "External and Internal Corruption in Police Organizations: Evidence from Bulgaria, Kazakhstan, Latvia, and Russia." 

This is a free event, however, registration is required.

Prior to the seminar, join us for a light lunch from noon to 12:30 pm in the Centre Lounge. Please indicate your lunch RSVP for catering purposes when you register.

Abstract

The author introduces the concepts of ‘internal’ and ‘external’ organizational corruption and analyzes them on the basis of a comparative cross-country sociological survey of police officers in Bulgaria, Kazakhstan, Russia and Latvia. The sample included officers of various ranks working in many departments of large cities and small towns. The author analyzes the relationship between external and internal corruption and their relation to police performance.

About Professor Leon Kosals

Professor Kosals' research focuses on corruption in the law enforcement agencies of post-communist countries in a broad socio-economic, political and comparative context. His research is based on empirical analysis of police officers in Russia, Kazakhstan, Bulgaria and Latvia, where he develops a broad view of police misconduct and crime, their involvement in the shadow economy and organized crime, including an analysis of distortions in their professional role and culture.

Accessibility

Please note that our Centre Lounge and CG 265 seminar room are on the second floor of the Canadiana Gallery building, with stair access only as there is no elevator. If you have any access needs or if there are any ways we can support your participation in this session, please email crimsl.communications@utoronto.ca and we will be glad to work with you to make the appropriate arrangements.

Notice of photography and videography

Photography, audio and video recording may occur throughout this event. Therefore, by attending, you hereby authorize the University of Toronto to take your photograph, video and/or record your voice and grant the university all rights to these sounds, still or moving images in any medium for educational, promotional, marketing, advertising or other such purposes that support the mission of the university. If you do not consent to this, please speak with a university representative upon your arrival.

Health & Safety

We are following health and safety measures outlined by the University of Toronto and the Government of Ontario. Should there be changes in protocols related to health and safety of our guests and community, registrants will be advised.