The State of American Policing
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The State of American Policing

Psychology, Behavior, Problems, and Solutions

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The State of American Policing

Psychology, Behavior, Problems, and Solutions

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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. Grounded in research of historical and current events, this text examines police practices and the psychological impact that those practices have on minority communities. Author David J. Thomas, a retired police officer and associate professor of criminal justice, looks at and beyond historical perspectives to address many of today's most controversial issues central to minority communities. Topics covered include the repeated failure to convict officers for fatally shooting unarmed subjects, the rise of heated debates between the Black Lives Matter and Blue Lives Matter movements, the militarization of police agencies, and police response to protests by NFL players. The text also offers insight into the psychology of race, police culture, implicit bias, and the decision to use deadly force. Thomas additionally examines possible solutions to these problems. College students, researchers, academics, and readers interested in politics will find this work informative and thought-provoking.

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Publisher
Praeger
Year
2018
ISBN
9798216148838
Edition
1
Topic
Psychology
Subtopic
History & Theory in Psychology
Index
Psychology

Table of contents

  1. Cover
  2. Half Title
  3. Title
  4. Copyright
  5. Dedication
  6. Contents
  7. Series Foreword
  8. Foreword
  9. 1 History and Oppressive Police Practices against Minorities
  10. 2 Police Culture, Misconduct, and Consent Decrees
  11. 3 The Psychology of Bias and Racism in Policing
  12. 4 Police Decision-Making—Law, Policy, and Psychology
  13. 5 Deadly Force Decision-Making—Law, Policy, and Training
  14. 6 Psychological Mind-Set and Militarization of American Police
  15. 7 Twenty-First-Century Policing, Crime Control, or Quality Assurance
  16. 8 The Future and Recommendations for Change
  17. 9 Closing Commentary: Stop Shouting, Start Listening
  18. Appendix: Chief’s Letter to Agency Officers Regarding Surveys
  19. Index
  20. About the Author