Preface.
Introduction to the study of police misconduct.
Historical analysis of police misconduct.
Excessive use of force.
Permissible use of force.
Other types of misconduct.
Police corruption in multi-nations forces.
Legal restrictions to prevent misconduct.
Psychological reviews of bad cops.
Civil liability for police misconduct.
Reacting with the media in possible misconduct situations.
Citizen review boards and external oversight.
Who polices the police?
Recruiting and training as preventive measures.
Glossary.
Cliff Roberson, LL.M., Ph.D is an Emeritus Professor of
Criminal Justice at Washburn University, Topeka, Kansas and a
retired Professor of Criminology at California State University,
Fresno, California. He has authored or co-authored over 60 books
and texts on legal subjects.
His previous academic experiences include Associate Vice-President
for Academic Affairs, Arkansas Tech University; Dean of Arts and
Sciences, University of Houston, Victoria; Director of Programs,
National College of District Attorneys; Professor of Criminology
and Director of Justice Center, California State University,
Fresno; and Assistant Professor of Criminal Justice, St. Edwards
University.
Dr. Roberson’s non-academic experience includes U.S. Marine Corps
service as an infantry officer, trial and defense counsel and
military judge as a marine judge advocate; and Director of the
Military Law Branch, U.S. Marine Corps.
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