Law Enforcement-Perpetrated Homicides: Accidents to Murder

Police violence is a social justice issue that receives media attention, leads to demonstrations or protests, and increases tension between law enforcement agencies and the community. Tom Barker's book examines police homicide and categorizes cases into accidental, justifiable, and criminal homicides, including examples from accidental deaths and murders committed by LEOs engaged in organized crime or serial sexual homicides.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 216 pages
Publication date: 15 March 2022
Publisher: Lexington Books

Police violence, encompassing a wide range of incidents, garners significant media attention, particularly when it involves police homicides that often trigger protests and demonstrations. This issue of police violence is a persistent and contentious social justice concern that frequently prompts media coverage, leads to public protests, and exacerbates tensions between law enforcement agencies and the communities they serve. In his comprehensive examination of police homicides, Tom Barker delves into the diverse behavioral patterns that contribute to these tragic events, spanning from accidents to intentional acts. To gain a deeper understanding of this complex issue, Barker has categorized police homicides into three primary categories: accidental homicides, justifiable homicides, and criminal homicides. These categories encompass a wide range of cases, from accidental deaths resulting from careless, reckless, or negligent behavior by law enforcement officers to murders committed by LEOs involved in organized crime or serial sexual homicides. This book holds particular appeal to scholars and researchers interested in criminology, criminal justice, sociology, political science, and related fields, as it provides valuable insights into the dynamics and complexities of police violence.

Dimension: 229 x 152 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781793601926