Enforcement Psychology: Coping with the Rigors of Policing
Edition: 3
Copyright: 2019
Pages: 430
Edition: 3
Copyright: 2019
Pages: 430
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Enforcement Psychology: Coping with the Rigors of Policing is an innovative guide that explores the emotional environment of law enforcement. Law enforcement officers work in highly emotional settings, yet must be in control of their own emotions. This guide will help the reader navigate through and understand the different emotive situations that police officers face on a daily basis.
While on duty, officers will face a number of different situations. They must be able to assess the situation in order to be properly prepared to deal with all eventualities. This guide goes into depth on a large range of topics including mob and group behavior, criminal conduct, violence and danger, victimology, and much more. With the information from Enforcement Psychology: Coping with the Rigors of Policing, the reader will be able to develop a better understanding of the circumstances and rigors of policing, along with how to handle and cope with them.
Chapter 1—The Emotional Environment of Law Enforcement
The Working Milieu of the Police Officer
How Does the Public Feel About the Police?
Research on the Public’s Attitude Regarding the Police
How Do the Police Feel About the Public?
How Do the Police Feel About the Police?
Psychological Effects of Working in Special Units
Gallows Humor
Chapter 2—Mob and Group Behavior
Gangs
Hispanic Gangs
Black Gangs
White Gangs
Asian Gangs
The Golden Dragon Massacre
Cults
Characteristics of Cults
Examples of Cults
Flash Mobs
Demonstrations and Riots
Occupy Wall Street
Miscellaneous Crowds or Groups
Chapter 3—Understanding Criminal Behavior
Theoretical Aspects of Crime/Deterministic Theories
Psychological/Psychiatric Theories
Learning Theories
Strain Theory
Theories of White Collar Crime
Chapter 4—Violence and Danger in the Line of Duty
Offenders’ Perceptual Shorthand
When Officers Fire Their Weapons
Traffic Stops
Domestic Disputes
Suicide by Cop
Statistics of Officers Killed in the Line of Duty – 2010
Officers Assaulted in the Line of Duty – 2010
Natural Disasters and Other Traumatic Situations
Dealing with the Aftermath of Dangerous Situations
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder
Chapter 5—War on the Police
Michael Brown/Ferguson, MO
The Racial Makeup of U.S. Police Departments
Law Enforcement Response to PERF Recommendations
Graham v. Connor
Police Officer Casualties in Recent Years
Chapter 6—Women in Law Enforcement
The Early Days
Modern History
The Acceptance of Women in Policing
What Are Some of the Obstacles Faced by Females Entering Law Enforcement?
Currently
Chapter 7—Victimology
Theories of Victimology
Uniform Crime Reports (FBI)
Programs for Victims
Victim Impact Statements
Working with Victims
On Patrol
Domestic Violence
Sexual Assault
Elder Abuse
Confidence Games
Chapter 8—Politics of Policing
Racial Profiling
The History of American Policing
Lawmen of the West
The Beginning of Police Departments on the West Coast
The Eras of American Policing
Broken Window Theory
Community Policing Strategies
The Police and Civil Disobedience
Political Oversight of Policing
Civilian Oversight of Policing
The Media and the Police
Chapter 9—Multicultural Issues
Cultural Diversity and Multiculturalism
The Multicultural Population of the United States
The Role of the Police
What Is Happening in the Rest of the World?
Americans and Their Justice System
Chapter 10— A Look at Policing Styles, Department Ethos, and Various Law Enforcement Agencies
Styles of Policing
Police/Community Relations
Police/Community Relations Today
Team Policing
Strategic Policing
Federal Law Enforcement
Chapter 11— Psychological Aspects of Courtroom Demeanor/Testifying/ Ethics and Professionalism
Due Process
Investigation
Arrest/Pre-Trial Proceedings
Trial
Testifying
Courthouse Dress and Demeanor
Perjury
Professionalism/Ethics
Ethics
Chapter 12—Coping with the Rigors of Policing
Stress
Traumatic Incidents
The Unpredictability of Police Work
Police Suicide
Cumulative Stress/Burnout
Keeping the Balance
Families and Friends