Measuring Police Subcultural Perceptions A Study of Frontline Police

Using survey data collected from 382 Chinese police officers training in a Chinese police university, this research is the first empirical study to describe Chinese police perceptions of subcultural topics, including the role of crime fighting and communi

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Measuring Police Subcultural Perceptions A Study of Frontline Police Officers in China

Measuring Police Subcultural Perceptions

Zheng Chen

Measuring Police Subcultural Perceptions A Study of Frontline Police Officers in China

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Zheng Chen Department of Basic Studies National Police University of China Shenyang China

ISBN 978-981-10-0094-2 ISBN 978-981-10-0096-6  (eBook) DOI 10.1007/978-981-10-0096-6 Library of Congress Control Number: 2015955388 Springer Singapore Heidelberg New York Dordrecht London © Springer Science+Business Media Singapore 2016 This work is subject to copyright. All rights are reserved by the Publisher, whether the whole or part of the material is concerned, specifically the rights of translation, reprinting, reuse of illustrations, recitation, broadcasting, reproduction on microfilms or in any other physical way, and transmission or information storage and retrieval, electronic adaptation, computer software, or by similar or dissimilar methodology now known or hereafter developed. The use of general descriptive names, registered names, trademarks, service marks, etc. in this publication does not imply, even in the absence of a specific statement, that such names are exempt from the relevant protective laws and regulations and therefore free for general use. The publisher, the authors and the editors are safe to assume that the advice and information in this book are believed to be true and accurate at the date of publication. Neither the publisher nor the authors or the editors give a warranty, express or implied, with respect to the material contained herein or for any errors or omissions that may have been made. Printed on acid-free paper Springer Science+Business Media Singapore Pte Ltd. is part of Springer Science+Business Media (www.springer.com)

For Danni (Danni Sui) and Henry (Yihang Chen) with love

Acknowledgments

I would like to express my gratitude to several individuals and organisations for their support and contributions to this study. My deepest gratitude goes to Dr. Chris Devery, who has been a great mentor and friend and whose wisdom, knowledge, and commitment to research continue to inspire and motivate me. I would also like to thank Dr. Ken Wooden, for his contributions, support, and encouragement throughout this process. He provided invaluable advice and direction for my research. I would also like to extend my appreciation to Dr. Susan Robinson, who guided me to the career of police research and helped me outline an ambitious timetable to complete this study. My thanks also go to Dr. Robert Trevethan who edited my draft in a very professional and helpful way. I am grateful for the School of Policing Studies and Australian Graduate School of Policing and Security both at Faculty of Arts, Charles Sturt University. I would like to thank Associate Professor Rosemary Woolston, Professor Tracy Green, and Associate Professor Nick O’Brien who have kindly supported me and given me confidence in this research project. I am forever grateful to my organisation, National P