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Cop Watch: Spectators, Social Media and Police Reform

by Hans Toch

American Psychological Assn. 2012. 188p. bibliog. index. ISBN 9781433811197. $37.95.

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Social psychologist Toch writes of the influence of vocal spectators and bystanders on reforms. He shows how the presence of cell phone cameras, blogs, and social media can be influential in public awareness and have a tremendous impact on police policies and behavior.

Reviewed by Joan Pedzich , Jul 01, 2016

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