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Citation |
Williams JJ, Westall D. J. Crim. Justice 2003; 31(5): 469-474. |
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Copyright |
(Copyright © 2003, Elsevier Publishing) |
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Abstract |
Although many police departments use Special Weapons and Tactics (SWAT) teams, surprisingly there is very little research on them. This study examined the use of force by SWAT and non-SWAT police officers. SWAT officers may be socialized to use force as a result of the dangerous situations they frequently encounter, and thus more likely to use force in non-SWAT situations. The results of this research note, however, indicated there was a statistical nonsignificant relationship between SWAT status and the use of force. Implications of the findings of this study are discussed. |