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The Los Angeles Riots: Independent and Webster Commissions Collections

2. Memoranda: Gender differences in the use of excessive force by the Los Angeles Police Department, 1991-06-13 - 1991-06-27

Memoranda: Gender differences in the use of excessive force by the Los Angeles Police Department, 1991 June 13 & 27. PART OF A SERIES: Graham & James researched two issues: the role of gender in the use of excessive force, and instances of gender discrimination within the LAPD. Research toward this end was derived from a wide variety of sources, including published literature, theses and dissertations, studies and statistics, police ride-alongs, and personal interviews. The series includes a memorandum issued by Graham & James discussing the reasons why female officers are less inclined to use excessive force, as well as many of the firm's interview notes.

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1. 1. Who is more violent: The male or female police officer? 1991 Who is More Violent: The Male or Female Police Officer Sean A. Grennan, Ph.D. PART OF A SERIES: Graham & James collected research materials pertaining to the role of gender in policing. Included in the series are academic journal articles, working papers, reports, and a dissertation regarding the role and performance of female police officers. Also included is the firm's correspondence. Most materials in the series are derived from academic sources.
2. 2. Memoranda: Gender differences in the use of excessive force by the Los Angeles Police Department, 1991-06-13 - 1991-06-27 Memoranda: Gender differences in the use of excessive force by the Los Angeles Police Department, 1991 June 13 & 27. PART OF A SERIES: Graham & James researched two issues: the role of gender in the use of excessive force, and instances of gender discrimination within the LAPD. Research toward this end was derived from a wide variety of sources, including published literature, theses and dissertations, studies and statistics, police ride-alongs, and personal interviews. The series includes a memorandum issued by Graham & James discussing the reasons why female officers are less inclined to use excessive force, as well as many of the firm's interview notes.