Researching the Police in the 21st Century - International Lessons From the Field

"The unique position, power and privileges which various states and communities invest in police organisations makes policing a dynamic and sensitive area for research. The distinctive culture that exists within the police services makes the challenge ofresearch greater, nevertheless offering commentators and researchers a rare opportunity to investigate and get close to these powerful institutions. This collection explores the importance of undertaking police research, focusing on the difficulties thatmay be encountered whilst carrying out research of this nature. Using real-life examples from around the world including the USA, UK and Germany, this volume takes a uniquely practical approach to police research, offering valuable solutions and reflections to assist police researchers and undergraduate and postgraduate students in overcoming the barriers which may be experienced whilst undertaking research and providing an essential guide for best practice in this field. "--

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• Authors: Colin Gravelle Rogers
• Assisted by: Gravelle (Editor), J Gravelle (Editor), J. Gravelle (Editor), James Gravelle (Editor), Rogers (Editor), Rogers (Editor), C. Rogers (Editor), Colin Rogers (Editor)
• Publisher: Palgrave UK
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 02.09.2014
• EAN: 9781137357472
• ISBN: 978-1-137-35747-2
• No. of pages: 235
• Subjects: Social sciences, law, business > Sociology > Sociological theories; B, police, Criminology, Social Sciences, Methodology of the Social Sciences, Crime & criminology, Palgrave Social Sciences Collection, Crime—Sociological aspects, Crime and Society, Criminology and Criminal Justice, general, Sociological Methods, Policing, Crime Control and Security