Conflict Management In Law Enforcement

"Police officers are generally called to a dispute when the parties involved cannot deal with an escalated situation. Not only must the responding officers have the legislative and procedural knowledge to safely intervene, they must also have the skills to communicate, counsel, mediate, advise, protect, and console in conflict situations - and perform these feats every day on the job.

"Written for students working toward a profession in policing, the text exposes students to relevant situations that they will encounter in their future policing career, and provides examples of safe procedures to follow to enhance the likelihood of successful interventions."--

This book, as part of a two volume set, provides a broad overview of the current state of research on conflict management in law enforcement contexts globally, with a focus on contemporary challenges and opportunities in policing globally and ethical considerations. They cover a wide range of interactions between police and the public. This volume (I) focusses on the challenges and opportunities, examining topics such as police legitimacy, police culture, violence, mental health, community relations and crisis situations. Volume II focusses on police training and education and the learning settings needed for police to professionally tackle contemporary challenges. These books bring together leading research that is determining the state of the art in communication, de-escalation, use of force, and other contemporary issues in policing, with practical Key Takeaways in each chapter. They broaden the field by focussing on research which goes beyond the US, including in Scandinavia, Switzerland, the Netherlands, Germany, the Republic of South Africa and Russia.

Designed for courses in Intro to Policing, Police and Society, Police Training, Social Issues in Criminal Justice, Intro to Law Enforcement, Multicultural Law Enforcement, Police Community Relations, and Special Topics in Policing. Conflict Management Skills for Law Enforcement is a team effort between an experienced police officer and a professor and writer who teaches psychology and interpersonal dynamics. This text will provide students with the basic strategies and skills of conflict management that are necessary for their chosen career in law enforcement.

This book, as part of a two volume set, provides a broad overview of the current state of research on conflict management in law enforcement contexts globally, with a focus on training and education. They cover a wide range of interactions between police and the public. This volume (II) focusses on training and education and the learning settings that play a prominent role in providing police officers with the knowledge structures, competencies, attitutes, and values that they need to professionally tackle contemporary challenges. Volume I focusses on the contemporary challenges and opportunities in policing and ethical considerations. These books bring together leading research that is determining the state of the art in communication, de-escalation, use of force, and other contemporary issues in policing, with practical Key Takeaways in each chapter. They broaden the field by focussing on research which goes beyond the US, including in Scandinavia, Switzerland, the Netherlands, Germany, the Republic of South Africa and Russia.

Skillful Strategies for Resolving Conflicts - Can be one of your most powerful tools... Learn How To Refine Your Skills! The majority of calls for law enforcement intervention don't end in arrest, which means the situation either needs to be successfully resolved on the spot OR the problem will persist and police will continue to be called back! In this book you'll find key strategies for acting as a successful mediator in nine of the most common calls to law enforcement: harassment, physical threats & threatening behavior, petit larceny: shoplifting, custody & visitation issues, disturbing the peace, criminal mischief, trespassing, domestic violence, and parental responsibility/juvenile issues. In disputes that don't result in arrest, learn to lower recidivism rates using real-world case studies and expert guidance! Each chapter includes helpful exercises that help enhance your understanding and ensure effective application in the field.