Sheriffs Perceptions of Firearm Control Polices.
Public health professionals can maximize their effectiveness in reducing firearm trauma by seeking partners from law enforcement professionals. This study assessed sheriff's support for various types of firearm control measures and their firearm control advocacy activities. A 29 item valid and relia...
| Publicado en: | Journal of Community Health Vol. 36; no. 5; pp. 715 - 721 |
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Springer Nature
Oct2011
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