| Description |
1 online resource (viii, 44 pages) |
| Series |
SpringerBriefs in criminology. Policing, 2192-8533 |
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SpringerBriefs in criminology. Policing, 2192-8533
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| Contents |
1. History -- Early American Policing -- Modern Police Volunteerism -- 2. Program Overview -- Police Volunteer Activities -- Volunteer Groups -- Community Emergency Response Teams -- Neighborhood Watch Organizations -- Police Chaplains -- Reserve and Auxiliary Officers -- Citizen Academies -- Police Explorers and Cadets -- Senior Programs -- The Police Volunteer -- Requirements -- Motivations of Volunteers -- 3. Law -- Municipal and Department Liability -- Citizen Lawsuits -- Volunteer Lawsuits -- Volunteer Liability -- Stand Your Ground -- Good Samaritan Laws -- 4. Dangers and Misconduct -- Dangers of Patrol -- Police Volunteer Misconduct -- Race Relations -- Judgment Calls -- Abuse of Authority -- 5. Comparative Perspective -- China/Taiwan -- Russia -- England -- Scotland -- Israel |
| Summary |
This work examines in-depth the phenomenon of volunteer policing in the United States. Due to a combination of municipal budget cuts, decreased manpower, and a renewed interest in community partnership, everyday citizens are increasingly joining the police rank and file. This trend provides low-cost solutions for a number of policing problems, but also brings its own special challenges and considerations. This work provides a historical overview of volunteer police in the United States and abroad; an practical overview of volunteer programs throughout the United States including training programs, requirements and qualifications; a close examination of two central types of laws governing volunteer police units: the "Stand Your Ground" law and the "Good Samaritan" law; and overview of the dangers that can face volunteer police units, and a comparative analysis with volunteer programs worldwide. It will be of interest to researchers in police studies, criminal justice administration, and for policymakers and practitioners working with police organization and training |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index |
| Notes |
English |
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Online resource; title from PDF title page (SpringerLink, viewed November 18, 2013) |
| Subject |
Volunteer workers in law enforcement -- United States
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BUSINESS & ECONOMICS -- Infrastructure.
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SOCIAL SCIENCE -- General.
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Droit.
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Sciences sociales.
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Sciences humaines.
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Volunteer workers in law enforcement
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United States
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| Form |
Electronic book
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| ISBN |
9783319023656 |
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3319023659 |
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3319023640 |
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9783319023649 |
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