A Garrison State in "Democratic" Society

The article discusses a study of police officers killed in the line of duty and civilians killed by the police which originated in 1971 in reaction to news on several mass media outlets which reported that police officers were being assassinated at an alarming rate. Topics discussed include the offi...

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Main Author: Takagi, Paul (Author)
Format: Electronic Article
Language:English
Published: 2013
In: Social justice
Year: 2013, Volume: 40, Issue: 1/2, Pages: 118-130
Online Access: Volltext (Publisher)
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Keywords:
Crime Prevention
Homicide > Prevention
Police misconduct
Police murders
Mass media research
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Summary:The article discusses a study of police officers killed in the line of duty and civilians killed by the police which originated in 1971 in reaction to news on several mass media outlets which reported that police officers were being assassinated at an alarming rate. Topics discussed include the officials' approach of considering the problem as one of defense and searching for the best technical means and policies to protect their view of a democratic society and police homicides of citizens.
ISSN:2327-641X