Bibliograph

Police psychology, a new specialty and new challenges for men and women in blue, David J. Thomas

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Police psychology, a new specialty and new challenges for men and women in blue, David J. Thomas

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references and index

Illustrations

illustrations

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

Police psychology

Nature of contents

dictionariesbibliography

Oclc number

760411261

Responsibility statement

David J. Thomas

Series statement

Forensic psychology

Sub title

a new specialty and new challenges for men and women in blue

Summary

U.S. police deal with nearly 600,000 violent crimesÑmurders, rapes, robberies, and aggravated assaultsÑa year. More than 1,500 officers are assaulted annually, with some 50 killed in the line of duty, according to Justice Department figures. How do the men and women in blue remain mentally healthy themselves, even as they face danger and apply psychological principles in their work?

Table Of Contents

The History and Application of Police Psychology -- The Police Personality -- Police Trauma, Critical Incidents, and Stressors -- Critical Incident Stress Management/Psychological Services -- Hostage Negotiation -- Interview and Interrogation -- The Psychology of Threat Assessment -- The Psychology of Profiling -- Conclusion

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