EAN: 9783319215839

SPRINGERBRIEFS IN CRIMINOLOGY LABOR UNIONS MA...

This Brief examines the role of Police Unions in law enforcement policy development. It
provides an overview of the historical and political background of police labor unions  and
takes a critical look at the shifting perception of labor unions from generally positive to
somewhat negative  to compare this perception with their real impact. It examines the perceived
role that unions play  whether positive  negative  or neutral in the development and
advancement of contemporary law enforcement agencies and their respective policies. This work
provides a multisite survey of police administrators' views and opinions on police union impact
on a variety of police functions including: delivery of services  prevention of crime and
disorder  and interaction with the public. The results of this research provide a comprehensive
look at ways to improve the ways police departments operate and how they improve and enhance
legitimacy in their communities.It provides a context for the current state of the public
sector labor relations environment. It will be of interest to researchers in criminology and
criminal justice  police science  and public policy.

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