Policing during the COVID-19 Pandemic

<p>Providing a global perspective on police adaptations to the COVID-19 pandemic this book explores the extent of police organizational and operational changes in a number of countries as diverse as Brazil China South Africa South Korea the Philippines Russia the United Kingdom and the United States.</p><p>Bringing together a range of international experts this book reflects on the changes in the broader social environment during the pandemic examining the contours of police operational and organizational changes across several countries analyzes the police enforcement of the government COVID-19 rules and regulations explores the factors related to the COVID-19 effects on police officer wellness and safety and studies police administrator police officer and citizen views about the potential consequences of organizational and operational changes on the interpersonal relations within police agencies and police–community partnerships.</p><p><i>Policing During the COVID-19 Pandemic</i> is essential reading for scholars and practitioners interested in exploring the police organizational adaptations particularly in the times of emergencies and the societal cultural and legal impacts of such adaptations.</p>