Policing in an Age of Reform: An Agenda for Research and Practice

This book explores the issue of policing in a time of controversy and uncertainty, providing an insider look at various perspectives and approaches to police reform. It is written by police scholars and offers a comprehensive approach to topics such as community policing, hate crime, Islamic radicalization, and more, inviting readers to question and adapt their perspectives.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 279 pages
Publication date: 09 December 2021
Publisher: Springer Nature Switzerland AG

This comprehensive book delves into the complex and contentious realm of policing in an era of controversy and uncertainty. Written by esteemed police scholars, primarily from Europe, Australia, and North America, with extensive practical experience, it offers a timely perspective on contemporary police reform. While recognizing the significance of traditional models like problem-solving, evidence-based policing, and procedural justice, the contributors provide an insider's view of diverse perspectives and approaches to police reform that have emerged in recent decades. The book encourages university students, criminologists, social scientists, police managers, forensic scientists, and others to critically examine and adapt their perspectives on a wide array of topics, including community policing, hate crime, Islamic radicalization, neighborhood dynamics, situational policing, anti-discrimination, civil society, police ethics, performance measures, and advancements in forensic science, technology, intelligence, and more. Presented in an accessible and comprehensive manner, this book serves as a valuable resource for scholars, practitioners, and policymakers seeking to navigate the challenges and opportunities of modern policing.

Weight: 406g
Dimension: 210 x 148 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9783030567675
Edition number: 1st ed. 2021