February 28, 2025 - From 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM

Police intervention : Use of Force and Current Issues

A book by Rémi Boivin

As part of the publication of the book Police Intervention: Use of Force and Current Issues, released by Presses de l'Université du Québec, the CICC is organizing a launch event.

The event will take place from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM, offering a unique opportunity to discuss the themes explored in the book, including the use of force and contemporary issues in police interventions.

Schedule: 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM
Location: Café Satellite (B-236F) - 3200 Jean-Brillant, 2nd floor, Université de Montréal

Registration required by February 21.

Books will be available for purchase on-site.

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Abstract:


Who hasn’t witnessed on television dramatic police interventions, often sensationalized and sometimes turning tragic? While recent years have seen efforts to portray policing in a more realistic light, many still hold a skewed perception of police work. Have you yourself ever applauded or harshly criticized a police action without fully understanding its context and complexities?

What are the challenges and the intricate work surrounding these interventions? Amid controversies and polarized opinions, this book seeks to objectively analyze police intervention.

This volume explores the origins of the police institution, the analytical framework for the use of force, the desired effectiveness of policing, police abolitionism, and the mechanisms for addressing misconduct.

Book:

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Author:

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Rémi Boivin
Associate Professor at the School of Criminology, Université de Montréal, and Director of the CICC.

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