CJUS 630
Journal Article Review: Use of Force
Liberty University
CJUS 630-D04 LUO
Journal Article Review: Use of Force
Bibliography
Cowell, M., Corsi, C., Johnson, T., & Brinkley‐Rubinstein, L. (2021). The
Factors that Motivate Law Enforcement's Use of Force: A Systematic
Review.American Journal of Community Psychology, 67(1-2), 142-151.
https://10.1002/ajcp.12460
Problem
There is existing research on law enforcement use of force, but there
are many limitations with this existing research. “There is a need for a new
review of literature after the changes in social media have allowed for
increased visibility for subsequent widespread social movements, such as
Black Lives Matter. Seminal Research on motivations for police use of force
strictly focuses on individual characteristics by examining individual police
behavior. Existing reviews that synthesize what is known about the use of
force have only examined the individual attributes of a person, such as race,
gender, or the specific encounter characteristics” (Cowell, et al., 2020).
Comments
The problem was clearly stated in both the Abstract and the
Introduction of the paper. The title did not necessarily present a problem, but
after reading the article the relationship between the problem and the title
can be identified.
, Review of Literature
The study reviewed previous literature to determine what factors
affect an officer's decision to use force. The study was conducted
systematically and accomplished its purpose. Both individual and societal
and community factors were identified and found to affect the decision to
use force. This study is a step in the right direction when trying to
understand law
enforcement's use of force. The information found and future similar
research could be used to implement new training, policies, and
procedures.
Objectives
The study sought to review and synthesize the existing literature on
law enforcement use of force to explore the current and multi-level
understanding of the motivating factors that impact law enforcement use of
force.
Comments
The objectives of the study were clear from beginning to end.
Although, a hypothesis was not being tested the study stayed on track with
the objective. The correct information was examined and appropriate
conclusions were made.
Hypothesis
There was no identifiable hypothesis.
Comments
The study sought to examine previous research to determine
motivating factors for law enforcement's use of force.
Methodology
Journal Article Review: Use of Force
Liberty University
CJUS 630-D04 LUO
Journal Article Review: Use of Force
Bibliography
Cowell, M., Corsi, C., Johnson, T., & Brinkley‐Rubinstein, L. (2021). The
Factors that Motivate Law Enforcement's Use of Force: A Systematic
Review.American Journal of Community Psychology, 67(1-2), 142-151.
https://10.1002/ajcp.12460
Problem
There is existing research on law enforcement use of force, but there
are many limitations with this existing research. “There is a need for a new
review of literature after the changes in social media have allowed for
increased visibility for subsequent widespread social movements, such as
Black Lives Matter. Seminal Research on motivations for police use of force
strictly focuses on individual characteristics by examining individual police
behavior. Existing reviews that synthesize what is known about the use of
force have only examined the individual attributes of a person, such as race,
gender, or the specific encounter characteristics” (Cowell, et al., 2020).
Comments
The problem was clearly stated in both the Abstract and the
Introduction of the paper. The title did not necessarily present a problem, but
after reading the article the relationship between the problem and the title
can be identified.
, Review of Literature
The study reviewed previous literature to determine what factors
affect an officer's decision to use force. The study was conducted
systematically and accomplished its purpose. Both individual and societal
and community factors were identified and found to affect the decision to
use force. This study is a step in the right direction when trying to
understand law
enforcement's use of force. The information found and future similar
research could be used to implement new training, policies, and
procedures.
Objectives
The study sought to review and synthesize the existing literature on
law enforcement use of force to explore the current and multi-level
understanding of the motivating factors that impact law enforcement use of
force.
Comments
The objectives of the study were clear from beginning to end.
Although, a hypothesis was not being tested the study stayed on track with
the objective. The correct information was examined and appropriate
conclusions were made.
Hypothesis
There was no identifiable hypothesis.
Comments
The study sought to examine previous research to determine
motivating factors for law enforcement's use of force.
Methodology
