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RACE TENSIONS AND THE POLICE

NCJ Number
2011
Author(s)
J E CURRY; G D KING
Date Published
1962
Length
137 pages
Annotation
THE POLICEMAN'S ROLE AND AVAILABLE METHODS IN MEDIATING RACIAL CONFLICT ARE DISCUSSED.
Abstract
THIS VOLUME IS DESIGNED TO PROVIDE THE POLICE OFFICER WITH A GUIDE TO HIS ROLE AS MEDIATOR OF TENSIONS ARISING FROM DISAGREEMENT BETWEEN RACIAL GROUPS. THE SOCIOLOGICAL FACTORS INVOLVED IN RACIAL CONFLICT AS WELL AS POLICE AND MINORITY GROUP PREVENTIVE MEASURES ARE HIGHLIGHTED. SUGGESTIONS ARE MADE FOR BRINGING UNDER CONTROL AN UNRULY CROWD SHOULD TENSIONS ERUPT INTO VIOLENCE.