Violent police behavior: Past, present, and future research directions

Kim Michelle Lersch, Tom Mieczkowski

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Abstract

This manuscript contains a review of the literature concerning violent police behavior. Areas of interest include the history of violent police misconduct, characteristics of the officers and citizens, situational circumstances, theoretical explanations, and an exploration of the various methods for controlling violent police behavior. Suggestions are made for improving our knowledge in the area of violent police behavior.

Original languageAmerican English
JournalAggression and Violent Behavior
Volume10
DOIs
StatePublished - Jan 1 2005

Keywords

  • Police
  • Law enforcement
  • Violence

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