Internal Investigations for Law Enforcement

This concise volume provides a methodology for conducting investigations into allegations against law-enforcement officers.&nbsp; <br><br>It takes into account the history of police culture, misconduct, and internal affairs investigations. Identifying three types of cases - administrative and rules violations, misconduct allegations, and crimes and corruption - this brief provides steps for the initial investigation, evidence retrieval, review of the investigation, and further considerations.&nbsp; <br><br>Appropriate for students of criminal justice and law enforcement officers and researchers, this unique volume is a practical overview of common issues in and approaches to police misconduct.<div><br></div><div><ul><li>Provides a concise methodology for conducting investigations into law enforcement, outlining steps to take after receiving an allegation against an officer;</li><li>Discusses various types of allegations, and the appropriate actions for pursuing each investigation;</li><li>Examines the theory and history behind police culture and deviance, and behind internal affairs investigations.</li></ul></div>