"Williams's book examines [control of police behavior] from a legalistic perspective. After an introductory chapter, the author explores constitutional and statutory aspects of control of police behavior. Williams then examines the role that various governmental institutions can potentially play in controlling the police. The books concludes with a chapter on the concept of administrative rule making, viewed by leading experts as the most promising approach to reform. The work is clearly written, well organized, and current ... a valuable contribution to an important subject." -- Choice
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“Williams's book examines [control of police behavior] from a legalistic perspective. After an introductory chapter, the author explores constitutional and statutory aspects of control of police behavior. Williams then examines the role that various governmental institutions can potentially play in controlling the police. The books concludes with a chapter on the concept of administrative rule making, viewed by leading experts as the most promising approach to reform. The work is clearly written, well organized, and current ... a valuable contribution to an important subject.”–Choice