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

Document Type

Article

Publication Date

2005

Keywords

Police, Law enforcement, Violence

Digital Object Identifier (DOI)

https://doi.org/10.1016/j.avb.2004.10.002

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.

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Citation / Publisher Attribution

Aggression and Violent Behavior, v. 10, issue 5, p. 552-568

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