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- Title
Uporaba prisilnih sredstev v slovenski policiji za obdobje 2008-2016.
- Authors
Krope, Srečko Felix; Ilić, Vladimir
- Abstract
Purpose: In the paper we examine the trend of use of coercive measures by Slovene Police in the period from 2008 to 2016 on the basis of annual reports issued by the General Police Directorate. We have analysed the trends of use in terms of the increase or decline in the number of applications and the number of offenders. We have also analysed the condition of persons against whom coercive measures were used. The purpose is to determine the trend of police use of coercive measures over a longer period of time. Design/Methods/Approach: We analysed the annual reports of the General Police Directorate in the field of use of coercive measures. We have analysed the annual reports from 2008 to 2016 and assessed trends and legality. Findings: The results show that both the number of applications of coercive measures as well as the number of offenders against whom they are used are declining over the years. Police officers from all age groups use less and less coercive measures over the years, with the exception of those from the age group 32-40 years, since it is the most numerous age structure. Research Limitations/Implications: The research was conducted on the data collected by Slovene Police regarding all use of coercive measures in the 2008-2016 period. Practical Implications: The results are useful in predicting the trend of using coercive measures and in identifying ways to increase the safety of police officers and persons in police procedure. Originality/Value: Previous studies were conducted for separate years only, but not for a longer period of time.
- Publication
Varstvoslovje: Journal of Criminal Justice & Security, 2017, Vol 19, Issue 3, p293
- ISSN
1580-0253
- Publication type
Article