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Policing, Race and Racism
This book shows why race has become the most significant issue facing the British police, and argues that the police response to race has led to a consideration of fundamental issues about the relation of the police to society as a whole and not just minority groups who might be most directly affected.
| Author(s) | By Mike Rowe (University of Liverpool, UK). |
|---|---|
| Publisher | Taylor & Francis Ltd |
| Format | Hardback |
| Pages | 192 |
| Published in | United Kingdom |
| Published | 1 May 2004 |
| Availability | Available |
This book shows why race has become the most significant issue facing the British police, and argues that the police response to race has led to a consideration of fundamental issues about the relation of the police to society as a whole and not just minority groups who might be most directly affected.
Introduction Part 1: Race and police culture, personnel and organisation 1. Recruitment, retention and promotion 2. Culture, training and organisation Part 2: Policing and the public 3. Stop and search 4. Responding to racist incidents 5. Accountability
Mike Rowe is Reader in Criminology at Northumbria University. Previously, he was Associate Professor at Victoria University, Wellington, New Zealand.
