Full Description
This book documents the development of early intervention systems (EISs) internationally, and provides evidence for and against their effectiveness as a key tool to reduce police misconduct and improve the physical and psychological health of officers. Featuring practical illustrations to support textual examples, this volume offers valuable best practices for police departments and policing students.
Contents
Chapter 1. The Evolution of Early Intervention Systems: Innovation and Issues.- Chapter 2. Practice Surveys.- Chapter 3. Literature Reviews, Guides and Critiques.- Chapter 4. Early Case Studies.- Chapter 5. Victoria (Australia).- Chapter 6. The Los Angeles Sheriff's Department.- Chapter 7. Tasmania.- Chapter 8. Portland (Oregon).- Chapter 9. New Zealand.- Chapter 10. Designing a Best Practice Early Intervention System.