Author |
: Carla Lewandowski |
Publisher |
: Bloomsbury Publishing USA |
Total Pages |
: 249 |
Release |
: 2024-08-08 |
ISBN-10 |
: 9798216171447 |
ISBN-13 |
: |
Rating |
: 4/5 (47 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis Extremism in the Police by : Carla Lewandowski
Download or read book Extremism in the Police written by Carla Lewandowski and published by Bloomsbury Publishing USA. This book was released on 2024-08-08 with total page 249 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A one-stop resource for understanding historical and contemporary perspectives on ideological extremism in law enforcement, as well as its wider impacts on American society. The work blends narrative overview, biographies, essay perspectives, and a helpful guide to other resources to facilitate understanding of the contemporary problem of extremism in American law enforcement. Written by experts in the criminal justice field, the book focuses on the extent, motivations, causes, and dangers of ideological extremism in the ranks of America's police, from the smallest towns to the biggest cities. In addition, it discusses reforms that have been proposed-and in some cases implemented-to combat the problem, including measures introduced in other countries.