Law Enforcement and Public Health: Partners for Community Safety and Wellbeing

The expanding role of policing in public health is recognized internationally, and this book provides a timely scholarly collection of perspectives on the relationship between law enforcement and public health. It covers conceptual aspects, applied fields of collaboration, and examples of service delivery from real-life partnerships. It is an essential resource for professionals and training programs in public health and law enforcement, as well as for individuals interested in developing their knowledge and capacity to respond to complex LEPH issues.

Format: Hardback
Length: 280 pages
Publication date: 04 March 2022
Publisher: Springer Nature Switzerland AG

The expanding role of policing as a fundamental component of the public health continuum is gaining widespread recognition on the international stage. In parallel, the growing significance of health professionals as intermediaries of public safety underscores the urgent need for scholarly resources to advance knowledge, broaden theoretical perspectives, and foster critical questioning. The domains of law enforcement and public health are gradually recognizing the interconnectedness between public safety and public health, prompting a shift towards more integrated policies and practices. This timely and comprehensive book serves as a pioneering scholarly compilation, bringing together the insights of multidisciplinary experts across various fields within the law enforcement and public health (LEPH) realm. It delves into both the conceptual aspects and practical applications of collaboration, presenting and analyzing real-life examples of successful partnerships in action. Among the topics covered:

Defund, Dismantle, or Define: Law Enforcement, Public Health, and Vulnerability
Law Enforcement and Mental Health: The Missing Middle
The Challenges of Sustaining Partnerships and the Diversification of Cultures
Using Public Health Concepts and Metrics to Guide Policing Strategy and Practice
Policing Pandemics
Law Enforcement and Public Health: Partners for Community Safety and Wellbeing

This book is a vital resource for a diverse range of professions and areas of expertise within the intersectoral field of LEPH. It is an indispensable tool for public health and law enforcement specialists, practitioners, educators, scholars, and researchers, as well as training programs across the globe. By exploring the complex dynamics between law enforcement and public health, this book contributes to a deeper understanding of community safety and well-being, fostering collaboration and promoting effective strategies for addressing emerging challenges and promoting public health outcomes.

Weight: 598g
Dimension: 192 x 270 x 23 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9783030839123
Edition number: 1st ed. 2022