Book Review: The State of American Policing: Psychology, Behavior, Problems, and Solutions

The State of American Policing: Psychology, Behavior, Problems, and Solutions by David J. Thomas observes the past and current roles of police in the United States. The purpose of this book is to closely examine the impact of policing minority members of the community and address recent instances of...

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Published in:Reference and user services quarterly 2019, Vol.59 (1), p.86-87
Main Author: Shotwell, Trent
Format: Review
Language:English
Subjects:
Case Studies
Community Relations
Criminals
Deadly force
Law enforcement
Minority Groups
Nonfiction
Police
Psychology
Racial Attitudes
Resistance (Psychology)
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Summary:The State of American Policing: Psychology, Behavior, Problems, and Solutions by David J. Thomas observes the past and current roles of police in the United States. The purpose of this book is to closely examine the impact of policing minority members of the community and address recent instances of police use of deadly force. The author, David J. Thomas, provides expert perspective on policing with his background as a veteran police officer and criminal justice professor at Florida Gulf Coast University.
ISSN:1094-9054
1094-9054
2163-5242
DOI:10.5860/rusq.59.1.7246