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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VerfasserInnen: Perez, Xavier (Verfasst von) ; Sanabria, Jhon (Verfasst von)
Medienart: Druck Aufsatz
Sprache:Englisch
Veröffentlicht: 2024
In: Police and state crime in the Americas
Jahr: 2024, Seiten: 143-166
Verfügbarkeit prüfen: HBZ Gateway
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Zusammenfassung: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.
Beschreibung:Literaturverzeichnis: Seite 162-166
ISBN:9783031458118