Police training and educational reforms within the colonial context of Puerto Rico
In 2011, the U.S. Department of Justice published a report investigating Puerto Rico’s Police Department (PRPD). The findings highlight that PRPD officers engage in a pattern of excessive use of force and civil rights violations. The lack of accountability is a product of insufficient training, litt...
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| Format: | Print Article |
| Language: | English |
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2024
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Police and state crime in the Americas
Year: 2024, Pages: 143-166 |
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| Summary: | In 2011, the U.S. Department of Justice published a report investigating Puerto Rico’s Police Department (PRPD). The findings highlight that PRPD officers engage in a pattern of excessive use of force and civil rights violations. The lack of accountability is a product of insufficient training, little oversight, lack of procedures, and ineffectual management. The U.S. Department of Justice mandated PRPD to participate in a series of trainings to address human rights violations and inconsistent policing practices. The purpose of this study is to examine the impact of university-based training on police behavior and community relations. The study presents results from supervisory interviews and organizational surveys focused on police officers' ratings of in-service/post-academy training. |
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| Item Description: | Literaturverzeichnis: Seite 162-166 |
| ISBN: | 9783031458118 |
