TY  - JOUR
PY  - 1996//
TI  - Treatment in police custody: organizational characteristics and performance of custodial divisions in dutch police organizations
JO  - Criminal justice and behavior
A1  - Blaauw, Eric
A1  - Vermunt, Riël
A1  - Kerkhof, Ad
SP  - 553
EP  - 571
VL  - 23
IS  - 4
N2  - This study examined the quality of treatment provided to people in custody in 60 Dutch police organizations and the organizational characteristics affecting the quality of treatment. None of the police organizations were found to follow all of the governmental laws and regulations concerning the treatment of people in police custody. In addition, although most of the organizations fulfilled the bulk of the criteria for good treatment supported by public opinion, some organizations provided poor treatment to detained persons. The chances of good treatment were found to be highest in police organizations with a high degree of specialization and standardization.<p /> <p>Language: en</p>
LA  - en
SN  - 0093-8548
UR  - http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/0093854896023004003
ID  - ref1
ER  -