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Book Synopsis Depolicing—the withdrawal from proactive law enforcement by officers on the line—has become an increasing concern within both police departments and the communities that they serve. The author, a former policeman himself, draws on extensive interviews with officers in a variety of jurisdictions to explore how prevalent depolicing has become, why officers engage in it, and what can be done to minimize it. With officer behaviour more and more intense scrutiny, Depolicing is a uniquely important contribution to ongoing debates.
Trade Review“For individuals interested in understanding this phenomenon within the USA, they should first turn to Oliver’s, Depolicing: When Police Officers Disengage.” – Joshua T. Shadwick, Policing
“Provides some sorely needed insights into an understudied topic, as well as promising directions for future research.” —Thaddeus L. Johnson and Natasha N. Johnson, Criminal Justice Review
Table of Contents1. What Is Depolicing? 2. What We Know About Depolicing 3. A Theoretical Framework 4. Cops Talk About Depolicing I: How They See It 5. Cops Talk About Depolicing II: Who’s to Blame? 6. Cops Talk About Depolicing III: Solutions to Depolicing 7. Coming to Grips with Depolicing.
