LibGuides: Police Misconduct: Background Information

Background Information

Police misconduct refers to the actions taken by police officers that may be illegal or inappropriate. Use the following sources to learn more about police misconduct and the political, legal, and social issues surrounding it.

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Gives overviews of major topic areas. Includes articles, lists of other resources, and Pro and Con arguments for most topics.

Encyclopedia of Crime and Justice
Includes a number of entries on crime and the justice system, including race and crime, police behavior, and justification of law enforcement.
Gale Encyclopedia of American Law
Provides entries related to police misconduct and related issues
Dictionary of American History
Includes historical overviews of topics including police, police misconduct, and race relations in the U.S.
Encyclopedia of Racism in the United States
An encyclopedia that details events and general topics that deal with race and racism in American history and America today. This encyclopedia pays particular attention to historical significance and the causes and effects of certain events.