192 Pages
by
Willan
192 Pages
by
Willan
192 Pages
by
Willan
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Over recent years race has become one of the most important issues faced by the police. This book seeks to analyse the context and background to these changes, to assess the impact of the Lawrence Inquiry and the MacPherson Report, and to trace the growing emphasis on policing as an 'antiracist' activity, proactively confronting racism in both crime and non-crime situations. Whilst this change has... Read more
Introduction Part 1: Race and police culture, personnel and organisation 1. Recruitment, retention and promotion 2. Culture, training and organisation Part 2: Policing and the public 3. Stop and search 4. Responding to racist incidents 5. Accountability and complaints Part 3: Reconsidering the principles of policing 6. Policing diversity 7. The rise of antiracist policing
Biography
Mike Rowe is Reader in Criminology at Northumbria University. Previously, he was Associate Professor at Victoria University, Wellington, New Zealand.
'This book would be a welcome addition to most law libraries and is an interesting and authoratative read. As Such, it should find itself onto the reading lists of a number of Criminal Justice and Human Rights Courses.' - Chris Asford, University of Sunderland
