The State of American Policing: Psychology, Behavior, Problems, and Solutions
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Thomas, David. The State of American Policing: Psychology, Behavior, Problems, and Solutions. Praeger, 2018. ABC-CLIO, publisher.abc-clio.com/9781440860072.
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Thomas, David. The State of American Policing: Psychology, Behavior, Problems, and Solutions. Praeger, 2018. http://publisher.abc-clio.com/9781440860072
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Thomas, D. (2018). The State of American Policing: Psychology, Behavior, Problems, and Solutions. Retrieved from http://publisher.abc-clio.com/9781440860072
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Written by a veteran police officer turned college professor, this modern-day study of American policing covers hot-button issues including police use of deadly force against and bias toward minorities.
• Takes a multidisciplinary approach to the problem, covering police psychology, behavior, policy, and law• Addresses the proliferation of violence in minority communities
• Examines the response of minority communities to police brutality and the shooting of unarmed Black men, in addition to the psychology of oppression within those communities
• Illustrates signs that a police agency is faltering, how a community becomes disenfranchised from police and the consequences for law enforcement efforts, and quality assurance measures that could reduce or remove the problems
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Table of Contents
The State of American Policing: Psychology, Behavior, Problems, and Solutions
Author(s): Thomas, David;Contributors: Thomas, David;Abstract:Written by a veteran police officer turned college professor, this modern-day study of American policing covers hot-button issues including police use of deadly force against and bias toward minorities.
• Takes a multidisciplinary approach to the problem, covering police psychology, behavior, policy, and law• Addresses the proliferation of violence in minority communities
• Examines the response of minority communities to police brutality and the shooting of unarmed Black men, in addition to the psychology of oppression within those communities
• Illustrates signs that a police agency is faltering, how a community becomes disenfranchised from police and the consequences for law enforcement efforts, and quality assurance measures that could reduce or remove the problems
SortTitle: state of american policing: psychology, behavior, problems, and solutionsAuthor Info:David J. Thomas Ph.D.authorJim BueermanneISBN-13: 9781440860072Cover Image URL: ~~FreeAttachments/9781440860072.jpgPrint ISBN-13: 9781440860065Imprint: PraegerPages: 232Publication Date: 20181109- Cover Cover11
- Half Title i2
- Title iii4
- Copyright iv5
- Dedication v6
- Contents vii8
- Series Foreword xi12
- Foreword xiii14
- 1 History and Oppressive Police Practices against Minorities 118
- 2 Police Culture, Misconduct, and Consent Decrees 3552
- 3 The Psychology of Bias and Racism in Policing 5774
- 4 Police Decision-Making—Law, Policy, and Psychology 8198
- 5 Deadly Force Decision-Making—Law, Policy, and Training 107124
- 6 Psychological Mind-Set and Militarization of American Police 133150
- 7 Twenty-First-Century Policing, Crime Control, or Quality Assurance 153170
- 8 The Future and Recommendations for Change 173190
- 9 Closing Commentary: Stop Shouting, Start Listening 189206
- Appendix: Chief’s Letter to Agency Officers Regarding Surveys 191208
- Index 199216
- About the Author 211228