ISBN:
1135996431
,
9781135996437
Language:
English
Pages:
Online-Ressource (viii, 184 p)
,
ill
Edition:
Online-Ausg.]
Series Statement:
Policing and society series
Parallel Title:
Print version Policing, race and racism
Keywords:
Discrimination in criminal justice administration
;
Racism
;
Discrimination in law enforcement
;
Police-community relations
;
Great Britain Race relations
Abstract:
This work shows why race has become a significant issue facing the British police. The author argues that the police response to race has led to a consideration of fundamental issues about the relation of the police to society as a whole and not just minority groups who might be most directly affected
Description / Table of Contents:
IntroductionRecruitment, retention, and promotion -- Racism and the role of police culture -- Community and race relations training -- Stop and search -- Racist incidents, policing, and 'hate crimes' -- Accountability and complaints -- Policing diversity -- Conclusion.
Note:
Includes bibliographical references (p. 170-179) and index
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