Punch, Maurice

Police Corruption: deviance, accountability and reform in policing

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ISBN 13:
9781843924104
author:
Punch, Maurice
format:
Paperback
publisher:
Willan Publishing
language:
English
Publication Year:
2009
Pages:
281
Dimensions:
23.1 x 15.5 x 2 cm
Genre:
Criminology Criminal Law Textbook
Condition:
New
Availability:
Item usually sent within 10 working days
£46.69

Description

Policing and corruption are closely intertwined. This book explores how corruption is not a single issue, but rather a complex phenomenon that encompasses various deviant practices in policing. It challenges the traditional view of corruption as an individual problem, instead focusing on institutional failure and the ways in which organisational culture can foster corrupt behaviour. The book examines the different forms corruption takes, including abuse of authority, conspiracies to evade detection, and the pathways officers take into corruption. It also looks at the role of typologies, such as "grass-eaters" and "meat-eaters", and how corruption manifests in various environments. Comparative analyses are made with countries like the USA, UK, and Netherlands, highlighting issues of control, accountability, and oversight. This book provides a fresh and accessible overview of corruption in policing, making it an essential resource for students, academics, police officials, and members of oversight agencies.

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