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Coming to Terms with Policing: Perspectives on Policy

Coming to Terms with Policing: Perspectives on Policy

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In the late 1980s, the police's role and accountability to the community were debated. This collection of essays from leading independent academic researchers examines law, public expectations, race relations, and effectiveness measurement. The volume focuses on 'policing by consent' and discusses various issues, including training programs and the role of chief constables. It provides insights into trends at the time and suggests new directions for policing policy.

Format: Hardback
Length: 266 pages
Publication date: 31 March 2023
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd


In the late 1980s, the role of the police and their accountability to the community was a subject of intense debate. This important collection of original essays, originally published in 1989, delves into the major issues at the heart of this debate. The contributors, esteemed independent academic researchers in the field of British policing, explore various aspects of the police's behavior, public expectations, race relations, and effectiveness measurement.

The central theme of the volume revolves around the concept of "policing by consent" and its practical interpretation. The essays encompass a wide range of topics, from fundamental analyses of the police's functions to comprehensive evaluations of recent policy initiatives, such as neighborhood watch. The contributors engage in a lively discussion of a diverse array of issues, including innovative training programs for police officers and the crucial role of chief constables.

Written in a clear and accessible style, Coming to Terms with Policing is designed to be of interest to students of policing and police officers alike. It provides valuable insights into the trends prevailing at the time and offers fresh perspectives on policing policy. By examining the past and present, this collection contributes to our understanding of the challenges and opportunities facing the police in modern society.


Dimension: 216 x 138 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781032415598

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