Police Pursuit Driving Policy and Research /

• Main Authors: Alpert, Geoffrey P. (Author), Lum, Cynthia (Author)
• Corporate Author: SpringerLink (Online service)
• Format: Electronic eBook
• Language: English
• Published: New York, NY : Springer New York : Imprint: Springer, 2014.
• Series: SpringerBriefs in Criminology,
• Subjects: Social sciences.; Public administration.; Criminology.; Social Sciences.; Criminology & Criminal Justice.; Public Administration.

Police pursuits, often receiving a lot of media attention, have become a topic of concern and priority for both law enforcement and the communities they serve. They often come with high risks for the well-being of community members and for both the police officers involved in the chase as well as fo...

Table of Contents:

• Chapter 1: Police Pursuits - A Complex Policy Arena.- Chapter 2: Pursuit Driving, the Law, and Liability
• Chapter 3: The Evidence Base of Police Pursuits
• Chapter 4: The Impact of Research on Pursuit Policies
• Chapter 5: The Future of Police Pursuits Research and Policy.