Practical police psychology : stress management and crisis intervention for law enforcement /

"Practical Police Psychology addresses the psychologically complex world of modern policing. It analyzes the unusual crises and everyday challenges faced by all law enforcement personnel, from the street cop to the departmental brass. But Practical Police Psychology goes beyond mere academic an...

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Online Access:Electronic book from EBSCO
Main Author: Miller, Laurence, 1951-
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published:Springfield, Ill. : Charles C Thomas, ©2006.
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Table of Contents:
  • Introduction: Practical Psychology, Stress Management, and Crisis Intervention in Law Enforcement
  • PART 1: Patrol and Community Policing
  • On Patrol: Street Psychology 101
  • Crisis Intervention Strategies for Violence on Patrol
  • Dealing with the Mentally Ill
  • PART 2: Critical Incidents and Traumatic Stress
  • Extreme Stress Management for Law Enforcement Emergencies
  • Law Enforcement Critical Incident Stress
  • Officer-Involved Shooting
  • Line-of-Duty Death
  • PART 3: Operational Stress and Crisis Management
  • Hostage Crisis
  • Suicide by Cop
  • Police Officer Suicide
  • Special Units: Undercover and Sex Crimes Investigation
  • PART 4: Police Administration and Family Life
  • Good Cop, Bad Cop: Practical Management of Problem Officers
  • In Command: Law Enforcement Administration and Leadership
  • Significant Others: Familiy Stresses and Family Solutions.