
Police Use of Force
Global Perspectives and Policy Implications
- English
- ePUB (mobile friendly)
- Available on iOS & Android
About this book
This volume provides a comprehensive examination and analysis of the concepts and issues related to police use of force, particularly the use of deadly force with a firearm, from multi-faceted and international perspectives. It explores innovative training, protocols, policies, tactical options for de-escalation, and recommendations for the restriction of the use of force by law enforcement officers in an effort to reduce the likelihood of injury to police, the pubic and criminal suspects. Additionally, it outlines tactics for effective crowd control at demonstrations and during riots. This book specifically delineates practical policy implications suggested from highly recognized professionals with extensive experience in policing, training and related research. It is ideal for graduate and upper level undergraduate students, scholars, academics, researchers, government and community leaders, and criminal justice and law enforcement administrators and policy makers.
Frequently asked questions
- Essential is ideal for learners and professionals who enjoy exploring a wide range of subjects. Access the Essential Library with 800,000+ trusted titles and best-sellers across business, personal growth, and the humanities. Includes unlimited reading time and Standard Read Aloud voice.
- Complete: Perfect for advanced learners and researchers needing full, unrestricted access. Unlock 1.4M+ books across hundreds of subjects, including academic and specialized titles. The Complete Plan also includes advanced features like Premium Read Aloud and Research Assistant.
Please note we cannot support devices running on iOS 13 and Android 7 or earlier. Learn more about using the app.
Information
Table of contents
- Cover
- Front Matter
- Part I. Police Use of Force in the United States and Canada
- Part II. Police Use of Force Globally
- Part III. Police Non-lethal Use of Force Options
- Part IV. Policing Protests, Demonstrations and Mass Violence
- Part V. Violence Directed at the Police
- Part VI. Police Deviance and Brutality
- Part VII. Holding Police Accountable
- Part VIII. Sociological and Psychological Factors Involving Police Use of Force
- Back Matter