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Helen Wells' Outputs (4)

Taking the right course: the possibilities and challenges of offering alternatives to prosecution for drivers detected using mobile phones while driving (2022)
Journal Article
Wells, H., Briggs, G., & Savigar-Shaw, L. (2022). Taking the right course: the possibilities and challenges of offering alternatives to prosecution for drivers detected using mobile phones while driving. Accident analysis and prevention,

There is a considerable body of literature that outlines the dangers of mobile phone use by drivers. However, there is very little research that explores the role and effectiveness of attempts to tackle this specific road user problem. Generally, nor... Read More about Taking the right course: the possibilities and challenges of offering alternatives to prosecution for drivers detected using mobile phones while driving.

Taking the right course: The possibilities and challenges of offering alternatives to prosecution for drivers detected using mobile phones while driving. (2022)
Journal Article
Wells, H., Briggs, G., & Savigar-Shaw, L. (2022). Taking the right course: The possibilities and challenges of offering alternatives to prosecution for drivers detected using mobile phones while driving. Accident analysis and prevention, 106710 - ?. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.aap.2022.106710

There is a considerable body of literature that outlines the dangers of mobile phone use by drivers. However, there is very little research that explores the role and effectiveness of attempts to tackle this specific road user problem. Generally, nor... Read More about Taking the right course: The possibilities and challenges of offering alternatives to prosecution for drivers detected using mobile phones while driving..

‘Virtual policing’, trust and legitimacy (2022)
Book Chapter
Bradford, B., Aston, E., O'Neill, M., & Wells, H. (2022). ‘Virtual policing’, trust and legitimacy. In The Abstract Police: Critical reflections on contemporary change in police organisations. Eleven International Publishing

Technology and Police Legitimacy (2022)
Book Chapter
Aston, E., Wells, H., Bradford, B., & O’Neill, M. (2022). Technology and Police Legitimacy. In Policing in Smart Societies (43-68). Springer International Publishing. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-83685-6_4

Through a consideration of the use of mobile devices by the police and the public, this chapter explores some of the potential issues raised by the incorporation of technology. What internal challenges should be considered for police organisations? W... Read More about Technology and Police Legitimacy.