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To Better Serve and Protect -
Improving Police Practices
Edited by:
Wesley G. Skogan Northwestern University |
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Description:
When the issue of racial profiling by police departments came to light, it became a hot
topic for criminology researchers. The conspicuous role of the American police touches a
nerve, and often puts politics in the driver's seat of research in this area.
However, learning more about police operations is important from both a scientific and
policy analytic standpoint as well. As the social and political environment changes and
new investigative and prevention technologies appear, it is critical to understand the
impact these external influences have on the efficiency, effectiveness and fairness of
policing.
One of the most comprehensive reports of research on police departments was released in
2004 - the National Research Council's report Fairness and Effectiveness in Policing: The
Evidence. Summarizing four decades of research, the report keeps a watchful eye toward
policy significance.
This volume of The Annals touches on many of the themes included in the National Research
Council's report. Yet it goes well beyond restating the report’s principal themes.
The contributors to this special issue take many of them further, and in newer directions,
than an official report allows, and they offer innovative perspectives on the condition of
American policing.
Scrutinizing the role of existing research in the field of police studies, this issue goes
on to cover important topics such as current trends in police organizations; how the
public’s perception of police restraint and fairness shape police images; the
effectiveness of tailored responses versus a one-size-fits-all approaches; the role of
public support in determining the success of a department; issues surrounding police
supervision and self-management, and more.
With a balanced look at both policy and practice, this issue will help social scientists
and policy makers alike gain a clearer view of the police landscape. It elevates the
research in this field to a new level and provides a sturdy foundation for future studies
and new policies, including policies toward research itself.
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