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Police education and critical thinking: A case study of Singapore police program

Dean, Geoffrey J. (2006) Police education and critical thinking: A case study of Singapore police program. In Academy of Criminal Justice Sciences Today, 31(2) pages pp. 1-15, Academy of Criminal Justice Science.

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Abstract

The focus of the paper is on the role of critical thinking in assisting police officers to make the transition from a procedurally-based method of training to a higher education style of learning that emphasizes a self-directed, reflective form of professional practice. A specially-designed university course for the Singapore Police Force is used as a case study to highlight the journey from training to education.

Item Type:Newspaper/Magazine Article
Status:Published
Subjects:390000 Law, Justice and Law Enforcement
ID Code:8487
Deposited By:Dean, Geoffrey J
Deposited On:06 July 2007
Alternative Locations:http://www.acjs.org/pubs/167_666_3516.cfm, http://www.acjs.org/pubs/uploads/ACJSJune2006_r.pdf
Copyright Owner:Copyright 2006 Academy of Criminal Justice Science
Additional Information:For more information, please refer to the journal’s website (see hypertext link) or contact the author. Author contact details: g.dean@qut.edu.au