The State of American Policing - Psychology, Behavior, Problems, and Solutions (Hardcover)

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.

General

Imprint:	Praeger Publishers Inc
Country of origin:	United States
Series:	Forensic Psychology
Release date:	November 2018
Authors:	David J Thomas
Foreword by:	Jim Bueermann
Dimensions:	235 x 156mm (L x W)
Format:	Hardcover
Pages:	232
ISBN-13:	978-1-4408-6006-5
Categories:	Books > Social sciences > General Promotions
LSN:	1-4408-6006-8
Barcode:	9781440860065

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