Document Type

Article

Language

eng

Format of Original

21 p.

Publication Date

9-2012

Publisher

Sage Publications

Source Publication

Police Quarterly

Source ISSN

1552-745X

Original Item ID

doi: 10.1177/1098611112447757

Abstract

This study examines the extent to which injuries to police officers have changed from 1996-1998 to 2006-2008. Data were obtained from injury reports filed by sworn officers of the Milwaukee (Wisconsin) Police Department. Results indicated that the frequency and rate (injury incidents per officer) of officer assaults, other suspect-related injuries, and accidents declined during the study period. While the specification of the reasons for these changes remains a topic for future research, the decline in assaults and suspect-related injuries may well be a function of the increased availability and more routine use of less lethal technology, enhanced training, and the more common use of protective equipment.

Comments

Accepted version. Police Quarterly, Vol. 15, No. 3 (September 2012): 262-282. DOI. © 2012 The Authors. Used with permission.

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