Ethics-Based Policing bookcover

Ethics-Based Policing

Solving the Use of Excessive Force

Ross Swope 

(Author)

Cathy Lanier 

(Foreword by)
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Description

Ross Swope served the police profession for more than four decades. Highly decorated and accomplished, he worked with thousands of officers and police officials who performed their duty with courage, dedication, and compassion. But today, those honorable professionals-and law enforcement itself-are threatened by the criminal acts of a few corrupt members.

In Ethics-Based Policing, Swope presents a clear guide for solving the problem. Focusing on seven building blocks of integrity, illustrated by stories from his career, he shows police departments how to use the tools already at their disposal to create a culture grounded in accountability. When his approach is implemented with unwavering dedication, police use of excessive force or brutality will dramatically decline, thereby reducing and even eliminating resentment and ill will.

This book is an invitation to join the call for higher ethical standards to improve the profession and restore an environment of trust, confidence, and cooperation between the public and those who have sworn an oath to serve them.

Product Details

PublisherEden Wood Publishing
Publish DateFebruary 21, 2023
Pages194
LanguageEnglish
TypeBook iconPaperback / softback
EAN/UPC9798986993812
Dimensions9.0 X 6.0 X 0.5 inches | 0.6 pounds

About the Author

Ross Swope grew up in the world of law enforcement. The son of a cop, he joined the Washington, DC, police force soon after he graduated from the University of Maryland in 1972. Over the next forty-three years, he rose through the ranks, ultimately becoming deputy chief of the DC Metropolitan Police Department and then the chief of police of the US Supreme Court. In addition to his numerous awards and commendations, he holds three master's degrees-applied behavioral science; justice, law, and society; and applied criminology. Ross lives in Gambrills, Maryland.

Reviews

"A thoughtful and timely work covering one of the most crucial issues facing policing."--Charles Ramsey, CNN contributor and former Commissioner of the Philadelphia Police Department

"Ross's over forty years of law enforcement experience and research provided him an opportunity to become an expert. . . . A must read for all police executives, managers, recruiters, and trainers."--Al Broadbent, former Director of Security, US Department of Commerce

"A clear guide to police and sheriff departments and other law enforcement organizations for strengthening an ethical culture."--William P. McManus, Chief of Police, San Antonio, Texas

"Impressive, timely, and on point. . . . Profound!"--Victor Brito, Chief of Police, Rockville, Maryland

"It's likely the most concise and timely exposition of the real problems, and real solutions, in police culture I've seen to date. It's a must read, especially for first-line supervisors."--John Patrick Clair, Chief of Police, Marion, Virginia

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