Description: This book presents important data and findings about the police use of force.
Brief description: Dr Geoffrey P. Alpert received his Ph.D. from Washington State University. For more than twenty years he has specialized in research on high-risk police activities. His work includes police use of force, deadly force, emergency and pursuit driving, racial profiling, police decision-making, early warning systems and the impact of performance measures. Dr Alpert has been awarded numerous research grants from the United States Department of Justice and other governmental funding agencies. He has also worked directly with police departments by assisting with policy development and officer training and he has worked with agencies in Canada, England, France and the United States. Dr Alpert has written more than fifteen books and one hundred research articles. He has been interviewed on the leading television news broadcasts in England and the United States.
Review Quotes: "All civilized societies permit police officers to use force in the service of law and order, even though the use of force is destined to be controversial and troubling. How much force is appropriate? Was it as limited as possible? Did it serve a reasonable purpose? This important book adds to our understanding of police use of force and how we may best manage its use." William J. Bratton, Chief of Police, City of Los Angeles