Police recruits’ wants and needs in police training in Germany

P05.48. Yoga for Police Academy recruits

Purpose Law enforcement ranks as one of the most stressful occupations in the world. Police Academy training does not prepare recruits to handle chronic occupational stress, which is known to lead to adverse health outcomes, such as depression and maladaptive behaviors. Yoga is a mind-body practice composed of postures, breathing, and meditation techniques and is known for its beneficial effect...

Police Pursuit : Policies and Training

Results of the study indicate that law enforcement personnel and members of the public focused on the severity of the offense committed by the suspect when supporting a pursuit. The second most important factor was the risk to the public (as defined by traffic, road conditions, and the weather). This Research in Brief discusses these and other major findings of this study and their implications...

Police Accountability: Current Issues and Research Needs

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Quest for Quality Training in Police Work

Police Perspectives on Road Safety and Transport Politics in Germany

Road safety is a key concern of transport governance. In the European Union, a Road Safety Programme was adopted in 2011, with the objective to reduce road deaths in Europe by 50% in the period from 2011 to 2020. Evidence suggests, however, that this goal will not be met. Against this background, this paper investigates police perspectives on traffic laws, traffic behaviour, and transport polic...