Awards

• Winner of 2019 IPPY Award Silver Medal in Social Issues/Humanitarian Category 2019
• Winner of 2019 IPPY Award Silver Medal in Social Issues/Humanitarian Category 2019 (United States)

Overview

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.

Full Product Details

Author:   David J. Thomas ,  Jim Bueermann
Publisher:   Bloomsbury Publishing Plc
Imprint:   Praeger Publishers Inc
Weight:   0.595kg
ISBN:  

9781440860065

ISBN 10:   1440860068
Pages:   232
Publication Date:   09 November 2018
Recommended Age:   From 7 to 17 years
Audience:   College/higher education ,  Professional and scholarly ,  Tertiary & Higher Education ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   Manufactured on demand  
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Table of Contents

Series Foreword Foreword by Jim Bueermann 1 History and Oppressive Police Practices against Minorities Purpose of Police in the United States Modern American Police Scandals Psychology of Policing Psychology of Oppression Victims and Tools of Oppression Policy and Law 2 Police Culture, Misconduct, and Consent Decrees Psychology of Police Culture Psychology of Police Misconduct and Brutality The Internal Affairs Process Consent Decrees Community Policing—A Failed Attempt at Change Conclusion 3 The Psychology of Bias and Racism in Policing Psychology of Implicit Bias Threat Assessment by Police—Does It Foster Implicit Bias? The Origins of Implicit Bias Psychological Testing and Bias Agency Policies and Affirmative Action Blacks and Women in Policing Conclusion 4 Police Decision-Making—Law, Policy, and Psychology The Law and Police Decision-Making Defining the Force Continuum/Decision Matrix Why Does an Officer Use Force? Factors Influencing Use of Force Use of Force—Physiological and Psychological Responses Violence Models in Response to Stimuli Conclusion 5 Deadly Force Decision-Making—Law, Policy, and Training The Law and Deadly Force Three Categories of Police Shootings I Was in Fear for My Life Police Privilege Black Hysteria Black and Police = Anti-American Conclusion 6 Psychological Mind-Set and Militarization of American Police Traditional Policing Changing Times: From Officer Friendly to a Warrior Psychology of Survival Presidential Order 13688—Law Enforcement Acquires Military Equipment Conclusion 7 Twenty-First-Century Policing, Crime Control, or Quality Assurance Twenty-First-Century Policing Task Force Professionalism through Accreditation Quality Assurance in Policing The Psychology of Survival and Disconnect Conclusion 8 The Future and Recommendations for Change Resistance to Change Psychology of Cultural Change Social Work Mentality Building Blocks for Success—Trust and Communication Not a Police Problem Alone Conclusion 9 Closing Commentary: Stop Shouting, Start Listening Appendix: Chief's Letter to Agency Officers Regarding Surveys Index About the Author

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David J. Thomas, PhD, LMHC, is a professor in forensic studies at Florida Gulf Coast University. A veteran police officer, he is also Senior Research Fellow with the Police Foundation in Washington, DC.

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