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Thomas, David J.

Police psychology a new specialty and new challenges for men and women in blue David J. Thomas. - Santa Barbara, Calif. Praeger c2011. - ix, 171 p. ill. 25 cm. - Forensic psychology .

Includes bibliographical references and index.

The history and application of police psychology -- The police personality -- Police trauma, critical incidents, and stressors -- Critical incident stress management/psychological services -- Hostage negotiation -- Interview and interrogation -- The psychology of threat assessment -- The psychology of profiling -- Conclusion.

ISBN: 9780313387289 (hard copy : alk. paper) 9780313387296 (ebook)

LCCN: 2011002674

Subjects--Topical Terms:
Police psychology
Criminal psychology
Police--Job stress.

LC Class. No.: HV7936.P75 / T46 2011

Dewey Class. No.: 363.2019 / T4541p