The weaponising of COVID-19: Contamination prevention and the use of spit hoods in UK policing
The weaponising of COVID-19: Contamination prevention and the use of spit hoods in UK policing The Police Journal, Ahead of Print. The COVID-19 pandemic has produced a radically changed world…
Emotional distress among police academy recruits: Humor and coping
Emotional distress among police academy recruits: Humor and coping The Police Journal, Ahead of Print. Police work, beginning as early as academy training, is inherently stressful and carries risks for…
Understanding emotion as a strategy in policing
Understanding emotion as a strategy in policing The Police Journal, Ahead of Print. This article reviews neuroscience and cognitive psychology literature to understand how trauma and emotion impact policing and…
The postcode lottery of safety: COVID-19 guidance and shortages of personal protective equipment (PPE) for UK police officers
The postcode lottery of safety: COVID-19 guidance and shortages of personal protective equipment (PPE) for UK police officers The Police Journal, Ahead of Print. The COVID-19 pandemic has caused significant…
Understanding what works in the police management of child sex offenders in the community
Understanding what works in the police management of child sex offenders in the community The Police Journal, Ahead of Print. Police are becoming increasingly responsible for monitoring convicted child sex…
The impact of workplace stressors on exhaustion and work engagement in policing
The impact of workplace stressors on exhaustion and work engagement in policing The Police Journal, Ahead of Print. This paper uses the challenge-hindrance stressor framework to examine the impact of…
The lasting effect of community police academies: Results of a 6-month follow-up
The lasting effect of community police academies: Results of a 6-month follow-up The Police Journal, Ahead of Print. Community police academies (CPA) are used by police agencies to educate the…
The effect of underwired and sports bras on breast shape, key anthropometric dimensions, and body armour comfort
The effect of underwired and sports bras on breast shape, key anthropometric dimensions, and body armour comfort The Police Journal, Ahead of Print. This study follows on previous research which…
Misunderstandings, mischaracterizations, and malicious accusations: A reply to Walby’s (2021) SWAT Everywhere?
Misunderstandings, mischaracterizations, and malicious accusations: A reply to Walby’s (2021) SWAT Everywhere? The Police Journal, Ahead of Print. To develop a more informed understanding of why tactical officers are used…
The development of a UK police traumatic events checklist
The development of a UK police traumatic events checklist The Police Journal, Ahead of Print. One in five UK police officers suffers from Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder or Complex Post-Traumatic Stress…
Kicking off: Is the association between the FIFA world cup and domestic abuse an international phenomenon?
Kicking off: Is the association between the FIFA world cup and domestic abuse an international phenomenon? The Police Journal, Ahead of Print. This study examines whether increases in incidents of…
Exploring the impact of body-worn video on the everyday behaviours of police officers
Exploring the impact of body-worn video on the everyday behaviours of police officers The Police Journal, Ahead of Print. The use of body-worn video in Police Forces in England and…