Recurring incidents of Black citizens killed or injured during interactions with police has led
to calls for “more training” of officers, including new recruits. Prior research on academy …

Interrogation is a core task of practical police work. The outcomes of interrogation often
provide crucial evidence for solving criminal cases. The success of interrogation depends on …

Policing is a high-risk occupation that can cause a myriad of psychosocial problems to its
workers. During the COVID-19 pandemic, officers have experienced increased rates of …

Police use of force has been the focus of a number of external assessments of the
occupation for over 50 years. Recent concerns have, once again, prompted calls for …

Communication between police and community is an inevitable part of policing. Core
narratives—subjective, internal, sense-making processes that can shape behavior—that …

Recent high‐profile incidents involving the deadly application of force in the United States
sparked worldwide protests and renewed scrutiny of police practices as well as scrutiny of …

The literature on cognitive distortions offers insight on why we continue to face reform
challenges regarding police use of force-and citizen interaction-related outcomes. We used …

Occupational stress influences many aspects of policing and can contribute to unacceptable
attitudes and behaviors among law enforcement officers. Specifically, officers with greater …

This study tests whether violence directed toward American law enforcement has increased
in the wake of events in Ferguson, Missouri, in summer 2014. Using monthly data from the …

Introduction Knowledge about the factors that contribute to the correctional officer's (CO)
mental health and well-being, or best practices for improving the mental health and well …