Police Militarization - Understanding Perspectives of Police Chiefs, Administrators,

This book examines the issue of militarization in a post-Ferguson environment from the perspective of those inside policing.

List of contents

1. Introduction 2. Methods and Data 3. History 4. National Academy Survey 5. Professional Opinions 6. Police Chief Interviews 7. Tactical Officer Interviews 8. The Patrol Rifle 9. Conclusion

About the author

Scott W. Phillips is a full professor in the Criminal Justice Department at SUNY Buffalo State. He earned a PhD from SUNY Albany, and his research focuses on empirical examinations of police decision-making, police attitudes, and police culture. His works have appeared in the Journal of Criminal Justice, Police Research and Practice, Criminal Justice Policy Review, Policing: An International Journal of Police Strategies and Management, and the International Journal of Police Science and Management, Policing & Society. Phillips has worked as the Futurist Scholar in Residence with the Behavioral Science Unit at the Federal Bureau of Investigation's National Academy in Quantico, VA.

Summary

This book examines the issue of militarization in a post-Ferguson environment from the perspective of those inside policing.

Product details

• Authors: Scott W Phillips, Scott W. Phillips, Scott W. (Suny Phillips, Phillips Scott W.
• Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd.
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 30.11.2019
• EAN: 9780367857141
• ISBN: 978-0-367-85714-1
• No. of pages: 192
• Series: Innovations in Policing
• Subjects: Social sciences, law, business > Sociology > Sociological theories; USA, SOCIAL SCIENCE / Criminology, United States of America, USA, Police & security services, Criminal justice law, Police and security services, Police law & police procedures, Police law and police procedures