Police view on recent riots

Title
Police view on recent riots
Genre
Interview
TX Date
11 Jul 1981
Year of production
1981
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Duration
00:05:41
Description
Interview with Metropolitan Police Deputy Assistant Commissioner Peter Neivens on the recent riots. Covering evidence of communication between criminally motivated young people; effect on police morale of the unprovoked attacks; new type of policing and introduction of protective equipment; possible new Riot Act; role of media coverage in copycat attacks; necessary cooperation of parents. Female interviewer not identified.
Contributors
Peter Neivens
Keywords
Legislation; Law enforcement; Police; Violence; Adolescents; Riots; Policing practice; Mass media; Parents; Communication; Press coverage; Protective clothing; Protective devices

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