American Journal of PoliceTable of Contents for American Journal of Police. List of articles from the current issue, including Just Accepted (EarlyCite)https://www.emerald.com/insight/publication/issn/0735-8547/vol/15/iss/4?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=rss_journalLatestAmerican Journal of PoliceEmerald Publishing LimitedAmerican Journal of PoliceAmerican Journal of Policehttps://www.emerald.com/insight/proxy/containerImg?link=/resource/publication/journal/8668e4e382c039cd8244a14cc2d4fb19/UNKNOWNhttps://www.emerald.com/insight/publication/issn/0735-8547/vol/15/iss/4?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=rss_journalLatestCrime, criminals and guns in “natural settings”: exploring the basis for disarming federal rangershttps://www.emerald.com/insight/content/doi/10.1108/07358549610151799/full/html?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=rss_journalLatestReports from within a larger study of crime and enforcement in forests and parks, this field study having taken place in western USA over a 24‐month period. Interviews Forest Service Law Enforcement Officers (LEOs) about their career history, the enforcement system and related issues ‐ notably weapons events. Finds that LEOs are not heavy‐handed and that the types of crime encountered give valid reasons for their carriage of firearms.Crime, criminals and guns in “natural settings”: exploring the basis for disarming federal rangers
Michael R. Pendleton
American Journal of Police, Vol. 15, No. 4, pp.3-25
Reports from within a larger study of crime and enforcement in forests and parks, this field study having taken place in western USA over a 24‐month period. Interviews Forest Service Law Enforcement Officers (LEOs) about their career history, the enforcement system and related issues ‐ notably weapons events. Finds that LEOs are not heavy‐handed and that the types of crime encountered give valid reasons for their carriage of firearms.]]>
Crime, criminals and guns in “natural settings”: exploring the basis for disarming federal rangers10.1108/07358549610151799American Journal of Police1996-12-01© 1996 Michael R. PendletonAmerican Journal of Police1541996-12-0110.1108/07358549610151799https://www.emerald.com/insight/content/doi/10.1108/07358549610151799/full/html?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=rss_journalLatest© 1996
Contributory factors affecting arrest in domestic and non‐domestic assaultshttps://www.emerald.com/insight/content/doi/10.1108/07358549610151807/full/html?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=rss_journalLatestProvides empirical evidence for the first time to suggest that police officers are less apt to arrest in domestic violence cases when directly comparing officers’ responses in domestic and non‐domestic assaults. Uses a sample of 92,000 police reports in a small midwestern police department of the USA. Supports the premise of disparate treatment for domestic assaults. Finds that injuries were equally likely in domestic and non‐domestic assaults; that the impact of weapons is limited. Calls for further research to clarify these issues, e.g., to re‐examine officers’definitions of injuries and weapons. Supports findings that officers are more apt to arrest when a victim requests this.Contributory factors affecting arrest in domestic and non‐domestic assaults
Helen M. Eigenberg, Kathryn E. Scarborough, Victor E. Kappeler
American Journal of Police, Vol. 15, No. 4, pp.27-54
Provides empirical evidence for the first time to suggest that police officers are less apt to arrest in domestic violence cases when directly comparing officers’ responses in domestic and non‐domestic assaults. Uses a sample of 92,000 police reports in a small midwestern police department of the USA. Supports the premise of disparate treatment for domestic assaults. Finds that injuries were equally likely in domestic and non‐domestic assaults; that the impact of weapons is limited. Calls for further research to clarify these issues, e.g., to re‐examine officers’definitions of injuries and weapons. Supports findings that officers are more apt to arrest when a victim requests this.]]>
Contributory factors affecting arrest in domestic and non‐domestic assaults10.1108/07358549610151807American Journal of Police1996-12-01© 1996 Helen M. EigenbergKathryn E. ScarboroughVictor E. KappelerAmerican Journal of Police1541996-12-0110.1108/07358549610151807https://www.emerald.com/insight/content/doi/10.1108/07358549610151807/full/html?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=rss_journalLatest© 1996
To pursue or not pursue? That is the question: modeling police vehicular pursuitshttps://www.emerald.com/insight/content/doi/10.1108/07358549610151816/full/html?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=rss_journalLatestStudies incident‐level pursuit data collected by a large metropolitan police department in the USA over the past decade. Demonstrates that accidents are the outcome of about one‐third of pursuits. Urges that pursuit police should continue to evaluate a pursuit that proceeds into another jurisdiction. Finds that pursuits over borders are more likely to result in an accident; that training may be the most important preventative measure; that accidents are more probable when there is more than one police unit and the pursuit is on a non‐express roadway. Supports past evidence that speed is not a probable indicator of accidents.To pursue or not pursue? That is the question: modeling police vehicular pursuits
Jeffrey D. Senese, Thomas Lucadamo
American Journal of Police, Vol. 15, No. 4, pp.55-77
Studies incident‐level pursuit data collected by a large metropolitan police department in the USA over the past decade. Demonstrates that accidents are the outcome of about one‐third of pursuits. Urges that pursuit police should continue to evaluate a pursuit that proceeds into another jurisdiction. Finds that pursuits over borders are more likely to result in an accident; that training may be the most important preventative measure; that accidents are more probable when there is more than one police unit and the pursuit is on a non‐express roadway. Supports past evidence that speed is not a probable indicator of accidents.]]>
To pursue or not pursue? That is the question: modeling police vehicular pursuits10.1108/07358549610151816American Journal of Police1996-12-01© 1996 Jeffrey D. SeneseThomas LucadamoAmerican Journal of Police1541996-12-0110.1108/07358549610151816https://www.emerald.com/insight/content/doi/10.1108/07358549610151816/full/html?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=rss_journalLatest© 1996
Emergency response and pursuit issues in Alabamahttps://www.emerald.com/insight/content/doi/10.1108/07358549610151825/full/html?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=rss_journalLatestExamines a questionnaire returned by 188 Alabama police and sheriffs’ departments with regard to pursuit issues. Considers variables such as department size, current policy, officer judgment, forcible stop techniques and training. Finds that 80 per cent of these departments had an emergency response policy. Clearly shows that a majority of the respondents think their department’s policy is somewhat restrictive. Cautions that policy may not always be followed in practice. Finds that there is a comprehensive effort to promote safety for officers and all involved, notably in the fact that only 44 per cent of the responding departments allow the use of forcible stop techniques.Emergency response and pursuit issues in Alabama
Keller Mark McGue, Tom Barker
American Journal of Police, Vol. 15, No. 4, pp.79-93
Examines a questionnaire returned by 188 Alabama police and sheriffs’ departments with regard to pursuit issues. Considers variables such as department size, current policy, officer judgment, forcible stop techniques and training. Finds that 80 per cent of these departments had an emergency response policy. Clearly shows that a majority of the respondents think their department’s policy is somewhat restrictive. Cautions that policy may not always be followed in practice. Finds that there is a comprehensive effort to promote safety for officers and all involved, notably in the fact that only 44 per cent of the responding departments allow the use of forcible stop techniques.]]>
Emergency response and pursuit issues in Alabama10.1108/07358549610151825American Journal of Police1996-12-01© 1996 Keller Mark McGueTom BarkerAmerican Journal of Police1541996-12-0110.1108/07358549610151825https://www.emerald.com/insight/content/doi/10.1108/07358549610151825/full/html?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=rss_journalLatest© 1996
An analysis of the rates of injury and fatal accidents in Michigan State police pursuits: a Michigan emergency response studyhttps://www.emerald.com/insight/content/doi/10.1108/07358549610151834/full/html?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=rss_journalLatestCompares accident injuries and fatalities occurring during a one‐year Michigan emergency response study (MERS) with figures for the state’s general population accidents over three and five years. Finds that significantly higher rates of accidents occur in pursuits than in the general population or in police non‐pursuit experience but that the MERS fatal accident rate was not significantly higher than in the general population. Suggests that this is partly explained by officers having the advantage of defensive driving training and by a Hawthorne effect; also alcohol consumption is a common factor in general accidents. Points out that non‐fatal injuries were significantly higher than comparable groups. Advocates the establishment of a database built on a mandatory police pursuit reporting system.An analysis of the rates of injury and fatal accidents in Michigan State police pursuits: a Michigan emergency response study
Dennis M. Payne, John Charles Fenske
American Journal of Police, Vol. 15, No. 4, pp.95-116
Compares accident injuries and fatalities occurring during a one‐year Michigan emergency response study (MERS) with figures for the state’s general population accidents over three and five years. Finds that significantly higher rates of accidents occur in pursuits than in the general population or in police non‐pursuit experience but that the MERS fatal accident rate was not significantly higher than in the general population. Suggests that this is partly explained by officers having the advantage of defensive driving training and by a Hawthorne effect; also alcohol consumption is a common factor in general accidents. Points out that non‐fatal injuries were significantly higher than comparable groups. Advocates the establishment of a database built on a mandatory police pursuit reporting system.]]>
An analysis of the rates of injury and fatal accidents in Michigan State police pursuits: a Michigan emergency response study10.1108/07358549610151834American Journal of Police1996-12-01© 1996 Dennis M. PayneJohn Charles FenskeAmerican Journal of Police1541996-12-0110.1108/07358549610151834https://www.emerald.com/insight/content/doi/10.1108/07358549610151834/full/html?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=rss_journalLatest© 1996