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Police Violence: Understanding And Controlling Police Abuse Of Force
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Although The Prevalence Of Policecitizen Conflict Has Diminished In Recent Decades, Police Use Of Excessive Force Remains A Concern Of Police Departments Nationwide. This Timely Book Focuses On What Is Known And What Still Needs To Be Learned To Understand, Prevent, And Remediate Police Abuse Of Force.The Topics Covered Include: A Theory Of Police Abuse Of Force; The Causes Of Police Brutality; Measures Of Its Prevalence; The Violenceprone Police Officer; Public Opinion About Police Abuse Of Force; The Issue Of Race; Officer Selection, Training, And Attitudes; Police Unions And Police Culture; Administrative Review; Procedural Justice And The Review Of Citizen Complaints; The Role Of Lawsuits; And A Survey Of Police Brutality Abroad. In The Final Chapter Geller And Toch Suggest New Directions For Research And Practical Innovations In Law Enforcement, From Which Both Police And Citizens Can Benefit. The Contributors To This Volume Are Scholars Of Criminology, Criminal Justice, Social Psychology, Law, And Public Administration; Former Police Managers; A Police Union Leader; Civilian Oversight Agency Administrators And Analysts; Civil Liberties Advocates; Police Litigation Expert Witnesses; And Media Commentators.The Combination Of Theoretical And Practical Perspectives Makes This Book Ideal For Students And Scholars Of Democratic Policing And For Those In Police Departments, Government, And The Media Charged With Addressing And Understanding The Problem Of Improper Exercise Of Force.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the primary focus of the book 'Police Violence: Understanding and Controlling Police Abuse of Force'? A: The book primarily focuses on understanding, preventing, and remediating police abuse of force by exploring its causes, prevalence, and the dynamics of police-citizen conflict.
- Q: Who are the contributors to this volume? A: The contributors include scholars from criminology, criminal justice, social psychology, law, public administration, as well as former police managers, a police union leader, and civil liberties advocates.
- Q: What specific topics are covered in the book? A: Topics include theories of police abuse, causes of police brutality, public opinion, officer selection and training, police culture, and procedural justice regarding citizen complaints.
- Q: How many pages is the book? A: The book contains 392 pages.
- Q: What is the condition of the book being sold? A: The book is listed as being in good condition.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: The book is bound in hardcover.
- Q: When was 'Police Violence: Understanding and Controlling Police Abuse of Force' published? A: The book was published on September 25, 1996.
- Q: Is this book suitable for students? A: Yes, the book is ideal for students and scholars of democratic policing, as it combines theoretical and practical perspectives.
- Q: What are some practical innovations suggested in the book? A: The final chapter suggests new research directions and practical innovations in law enforcement that can benefit both police and citizens.
- Q: How does this book address the issue of race in policing? A: The book discusses public opinion about police abuse of force, including the critical issue of race as it pertains to police actions and community interactions.