The influence of fit perceptions, equal opportunity policies, and social support network on pre-entry police officer career commitment and intentions to remain

Journal of Criminal Justice

Volumn 33, Issue 4, 2005, Pages 341-352

  Carless, Sally A ^a  

^a MONASH UNIVERSITY   (Australia)

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EID: 21844443333     PISSN: 00472352     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1016/j.jcrimjus.2005.04.004     Document Type: Article

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