Critical Factors in Police Use-of-Force Decisions

This study investigated law enforcement officers' perceptions of the legal, normative, and practical considerations that are implicit in their decisions when faced with using physical force. Law enforcement officers observe and protect fundamental human rights. A significant problem, however, i...

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Autor principal: Nickel, Orville (Autor)
Tipo de documento: Electrónico Libro
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Publicado: 2015
En:Año: 2015
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