"Police Use of Force: A Global Perspective" is a fascinating, international exploration of police use of force, firearms, and less-than-lethal weapons in nations around the world. The book is comprised of three sections: the first focuses on the use of force generally, the second explores firearms and deadly force, and the final section considers less-than-lethal weapons, including pepper spray, TASERs, and other emerging technologies currently on the horizon.
The essays gathered here will provide readers with an understanding of the vast differences in how police use force in various...
"Police Use of Force: A Global Perspective" is a fascinating, international exploration of police use of force, firearms, and less-than-lethal weap...
Remarkably little has been written about the theory and practice of applied police research, despite growing demand for evidence in crime prevention. Designed to fill this gap, this book offers a valuable new resource. It contains a carefully curated selection of contributions from some of the world's leading applied police researchers. Together, the authors have almost 300 years of relevant experience across three continents. The volume contains both practical everyday advice and calls for more fundamental change in how police research is created, consumed and applied. It covers diverse...
Remarkably little has been written about the theory and practice of applied police research, despite growing demand for evidence in crime prevention. ...
