Police Psychology: New Trends in Forensic Psychological Science is a relatively new specialty that can be broadly defined as the application of psychological principles and methods to assist law enforcement. This publication aims to bring together the contributions of some of the most prolific authors in the field to bridge the gap between the knowledge base of researchers, practitioners, and policymakers regarding the interface of psychological sciences and law enforcement. Explores the contribution of psychology on the way patrol officers deal with offenders with mental illness or respond and assess the risk of vulnerable victims (e.g. domestic violence, sexual assault) Contains ethically correct investigation techniques Written by the foremost authorities on the subject from around the globe
The Handbook of Police Psychology features contributions from over 30 leading experts on the core matters of police psychology.
Practical Police Psychology: Stress Management and Crisis Intervention for Law Enforcement
The present volume is divided into four parts to cover the relevant issues in personality assessment for police work. Part I provides an introduction and the basic principles of personality assessment in police psychology.
The book also includes an interview with a captain of hostage negotiations and a preface by the founder of the NYPD department of psychological services.
This text is recommended reading for two groups: *police and public safety administators whose work takes them--or should take them--into contact with police psychologists; *practicing and would-be police psychologists concerned with the ...
Police Psychology and Its Growing Impact on Modern Law Enforcement emphasizes key elements of police psychology as it relates to current issues and challenges in law enforcement and police agencies.
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Contemporary Issues in Police Psychology addresses several timely topics in modern police psychology.
The author integrates noted theories into a “street-wise” understanding of being a police officer. The focus of this book is on the use of deadly force by officers—a topic of considerable importance.
Taking direct, reality-based actions 8. Facilitating social support Table 10.7. Mitchell's CISD Model for Groups 1. Facts of critical incident are clearly established as known 2. First the thoughts of the group members are discussed 3.