The Politics of the PoliceAn updated survey of the history, sociology and legal-political aspects of Britain's police force. Discussing the effects of the Police and Criminal Evidence Act (1986) and recent developments in police accountability, it looks at the current state of policing, reform initiatives and future trends. |
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Professional Policing in Britain 182956 | 11 |
The Rise and Fall of Police Legitimacy | 57 |
Cop Culture | 107 |
Copyright | |
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