"Police Brutality Must End." The Progressive 64, no. 4 (April 2000): 8-9. Notes: Available full text through Wilson Web.
Abstract: Cites infamous incidents of police brutality, noteworthy publications on the subject, and describes the culture in which brutality is accepted or even rewarded.

Babovic, Budimir. "Police Brutality or Police Torture." Policing 23, no. 3 (2000): 374-80.
Abstract: An amended version of a lecture given to the International Conference Police in Transition, in 1999, in Budapest, Hungary. Discusses the differences between excessive use of force, police brutality, and torture. Points out instances when force is necessary and talks about the point at which is becomes unjustified and unacceptable.

Bouza, Anthony V. Police Unbound: Corruption, Abuse, and Heroism by the Boys in Blue. Amherst, NY: Prometheus Books, 2001. Call Number: HV 8138 .B596 2001
Abstract: A candid assessment of police culture by a former police chief. Gets behind the scenes to show the day-to-day reality of police life to reveal the inner dynamics and expose the corruption and abuse of power. Critically examines the causes to get to the heart of the problems of police abuse. Assesses the infamous Louima and Diallo cases.

Brandl, Steven G. et al. "Who Are the Complaint-Prone Officers? An Examination of the Relationship Between Police Officers' Attributes, Arrest Activity, Assignment, and Citizens' Complaints About Excessive Force." Journal of Criminal Justice 29, no. 6 (November 2001-December 2001): 521-29.
Abstract: Using information obtained from a study of a large mid-western municipal department, compares officers' background attributes, arrest activity, assignment, age, and gender to identify the characteristics of police officers that most frequently receive complaints regarding excessive use of force.

Burns, Ronald G. and Charles E. Crawford. Policing and Violence. Upper Saddle River, NJ: Prentice Hall, 2002. Call Number: HV 8141 .P597 2002
Abstract: Police violence, though often justifiable, is largely misunderstood. This book is an attempt of contributing academics and practioners to better understand and explain how and why it happens.

Burris, John L. Blue Vs. Black: Let's End the Conflict Between Cops and Minorities . New York, NY: St. Martin's Press, 1999. Call Number: HV 8141 .B85 1999
Abstract: The stories of minority victims of police misconduct and brutality are told by a civil rights lawyer who has spent the past twenty years defending their rights. The author analyzes the source of tension between police and the people they are meant to protect, offering solutions for ending the cycle of police and civilian mistrust.

Collins, Allyson. Shielded From Justice: Police Brutality and Accountability in the United States. New York, NY: Human Rights Watch, 1988. Call Number: HV 8141 .S53 1998
Abstract: Human Rights Watch, a group dedicated to protecting the human rights of people around the world, examines the issue of police brutality. This report presents the findings of more than two years of research in fourteen major U.S. cities, citing the issues they believe to be at the core of the problem. Provides an overview, findings from each individual city, and appendices of relevant U.S. codes, international covenant and conventions, and codes of conduct.

Conroy, John. Unspeakable Acts, Ordinary People (The Dynamics of Torture). New York, NY: Random House, 2000.Call Number: HV 8593 .C655 2000
Abstract: Investigates three incidents of torture: two raids conducted by the Israeli Army, the torture of Northern Ireland's "hooded men" by British Forces, and interrogation techniques in a Chicago police station.

Cose, Ellis. "The Lessons of Abner Louima: Despite the Reversed Cop Convictions, His Case Brought Progress in the Battle Against Police Brutality. Let's Hope It Lasts." Newsweek (March 2002): 42. Notes: Also available full text through InfoTrac.
Abstract: A brief article discussing the effect the Louima case had on the "police code of silence," prevalent in misconduct or brutality cases.

Eschholz, Sarah and Michael S. Vaughn. "Police Sexual Violence and Rape Myths: Civil Liability Under Section 1983." Journal of Criminal Justice 29, no. 5 (September 2001-October 2001): 389-405.
Abstract: Examines police sexual violence, documenting court decisions within the U.S. that impose civil liability on police and correctional officers who perpetrate sexual violence.

FBI Academy Library Staff, "Use of Force Bibliography." (2002). FBI Academy: 2002.
Abstract: Provides citations and abstracts for a variety of material related to the use of police force.

Holmes, Malcolm D. "Minority Threat and Police Brutality: Determinants of Civil Rights Criminal Complaints in the U.S." Criminology 38, no. 2 (May 2000): 343-67.
Abstract: This study tests the hypothesis that the greater the number of threatening acts and people, the greater the number of police brutality civil rights criminal complaints filed with the U.S. Department of Justice.

Human Rights Watch. "Human Rights Watch World Report 2003." 2003. [http://www.hrw.org/wr2k3/].
Abstract: The Human Rights Watch is an organization that conducts investigations into human rights abuses worldwide. Police brutality is one of the abuses they monitor. The full text of their yearly report is available through their website. It is divided by country, listing abuses separately, and providing a summary for each.

Koon, Stacey C. and Robert Deitz. Presumed Guilty: The Tragedy of the Rodney King Affair. Washington, D.C.: Regnery Gateway, 1992. Call Number: HV 8148 .L552 K66 1992
Abstract: Written by the LAPD officer in charge on the night of the infamous Rodney King incident. Provides the entire story of the night's events in full detail and discusses the video seen by the public, as well as the unedited version. Also details the days leading up to and including the trial.

Lawrence, Regina G. The Politics of Force: Media and the Construction of Police Brutality. Los Angeles, CA: University of California Press, 2000. Call Number: P 94.5 .P64 L38 2000
Abstract: The author extensively analyzed coverage of more than 500 incidents of police use of force to determine the role the media plays in shaping the public's view of police brutality. Examines why some cases involving police use of force are never reported by the media, why some are reported as brutality, and how such reporting affects public policy.

McArdle, Andrea and Tanya Erzen. Zero Tolerance: Quality of Life and the New Police Brutality in New York City. New York, NY: New York University Press, 2001.
Call Number: HV 8148 .N52 Z47 2001
Abstract: The authors take a broad, radical view of the meaning of police brutality, placing it on a continuum ranging from harassment to shootings by police -- focusing on abuses by the New York City Police Department.

Nelson, Jill. Police Brutality. New York, NY: W.W. Norton & Company, 2000. Call Number: HV 8141 .P567 2000
Abstract: An anthology containing 12 essays that provide historical, empirical, and personal accounts of police brutality. The contributors range from academics to fiction writers.

Newton, Michael. Killer Cops: An Encyclopedia of Lawless Lawmen. Port Townsend, WA: Loompanics Unlimited, 1997. Call Number: HV 6245 .N49 1997
Abstract: Incidents of the more infamous cases of police brutality are detailed here, arranged alphabetically by officer name.

Pack, Michael. The Rodney King Incident: Race and Justice in America. Films for Humanities and Sciences. Henninger Media, 1998. Call Number: A-V HV 8148 .L552 R62 1998
Abstract: Presents the unedited Rodney King videotape, as well as interviews with all of the key figures in the case, including Mr. King. The points of view regarding the incident are discussed by each person.

Palmiotto, Michael J. "Comment on Human Rights Standards: A Challenge to American Police Officers?" International Journal of Comparative and Applied Criminal Justice 25, no. 1,2 (Spring 2001-Fall 2001): 93-102.
Abstract: Cites various sources, to include the U.S. Bill of Rights, United Nations Code of Conduct for Law Enforcement Officials, and several amendments, to put into perspective the amount of force allowable for police to use.

________. Police Misconduct: A Reader for the 21st Century. Upper Saddle River, NJ: Prentice Hall, 2001. Call Number: HV 8141 .P583 2001
Abstract: Offers 35 in-depth essays on a variety of issues involving police misconduct, separating the essays into four sections: Introduction to Police Misconduct; Crimes Committed by Police Officers; Physical Abuse by Police Officers; and Police Accountability.

Roleff, Tamara L. Police Brutality. San Diego, CA: Greenhaven Press, 1999.
Call Number: HV 8141 .P564 1999
Abstract: Examines police brutality through a series of essays written by various authors. The first chapter offers opposing views on how serious the problem of police brutality is. The second and third chapters discuss the factors that contribute to police brutality and how it affects society. The final chapter looks at ideas and opinions on how police brutality can be reduced.

Ross, Darrell L. "An Assessment of Graham V. Connor, Ten Years Later." Policing: An International Journal of Police Strategies & Management 25, no. 2 (2002): 294-318.
Abstract: In 1989, the U.S. Supreme Court determined that "objective reasonableness" is the Fourth Amendment standard to be applied in assessing claims of excessive use of force by police. A study analyzed the patterns of lower Federal court decisions regarding excessive force in 1,200 cases decided from 1989 to 1999. An assessment of this study showed that the majority of courts are adhering to the basic premise and philosophy of the objective reasonableness standard set 10 years earlier. Details regarding this study are outlined in this article, which contains 46 references and a list of cases cited.

Ross, Jeffrey Ian. Making News of Police Violence: A Comparative Study of Toronto and New York City. Westport, CT: Praeger, 2000. Call Number: HV 8141 .R67 2000
Abstract: A study on citizens', government, and law enforcement's reaction to police use of force. Seeks to help the reader better understand the dynamic that takes place between news makers and sources and how public opinion about law enforcement is shaped by what citizens read or hear in the news.

Stuntz, William J. "Terrorism, Federalism, and Police Misconduct." Harvard Journal of Law and Public Policy 25, no. 2 (Spring 2002): 665-79.
Abstract: The author raises questions and hypothesizes about the impact that a "post 9-11" federalized law enforcement will have on misconduct and brutality.

Walker, Samuel et al. Mediating Citizen Complaints Against Police Officers: A Guide for Police and Community Leaders. Washington, D.C.: Office of Community Oriented Policing Services, 2002.
Notes: Available at http://www.cops.usdoj.gov/pdf/e04021486web.pdf
Abstract: This report provides guidance in helping police and community leaders develop successful mediation programs for addressing citizen complaints against police officers. It defines mediation and sets forth the desired goals and potential benefits. It covers key issues in mediation, such as mediating racial and ethnic-based complaints, dealing with language and cultural barriers, confidentiality, and the role of lawyers. Provides a review of existing mediation programs and outlines how to plan for a successful mediation program.

Weisburd, David et al. Police Attitudes Toward Abuse of Authority: Findings From a National Study. Washington, D.C.: U.S. Department of Justice, 2000.
Call Number:J 28.24:P 75/10 Notes: Can also be found online at http://www.ncjrs.org/pdffiles1/nij/181312.pdf.
Abstract: An issue of the National Institute of Justice's "Research in Brief" series, which discusses findings from interviews of 925 randomly selected American police officers. The officers were from 121 departments and were asked questions regarding their views on the abuse of police authority. Also provided was information on the forms of abuse they had observed, the frequency of abuse in their departments, and their opinions on effective strategies for controlling abuse.

Weitzer, Ronald. "Incidents of Police Misconduct and Public Opinion." Journal of Criminal Justice 30, no. 5 (September 2002-October 2002): 397-408.
Abstract: Using information obtained from polls taken before and after major incidents of police misconduct in Los Angeles and New York City, examines the impact that publicity has on public opinion of a police department.