Police Misconduct A Global Perspective

Hardback (01 Feb 2017)

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Publisher's Synopsis

This book explores the different types of police misconduct including the use of excessive force. It also explores what types of officers become involved in illegal misconduct, steps jurisdictions may take to prevent such problems, and discusses who should police the police. Also included is a historical analysis of police misconduct, discussions on the legal restrictions designed to prevent police misconduct, and steps that the jurisdiction may take to limit their liability. Ancillary material is available with course adoption.

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Routledge

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Book information

ISBN:	9781498753340
Publisher:	Taylor & Francis
Imprint:	Routledge
Pub date:	01 Feb 2017
DEWEY:	364.132
DEWEY edition:	23
Language:	English
Number of pages:	177
Weight:	782g
Height:	224mm
Width:	288mm
Spine width:	17mm