An informative and entertaining text that prepares readers for the unique challenges of 21st century policingFocusing on the thought-provoking, contemporary issues that underscore the challenging world of policing, this easy-to-understand text balances theory, research, and practice to give students a comprehensive overview of both the foundations of policing and the expanded role of todayÆs police officers. The engaging writing style and stories from the field, coupled with unique coverage of the issues of policing in multicultural communities the impact of globalization on policing, make this book a must have for policing courses. INDICE: PrefacePart I: Foundations of PolicingChapter 1: Policing in AmericaChapter 2: A Brief History of Police in the United StatesChapter 3: Police Organization and Administration: An OverviewPart II: Police OperationsChapter 4: Recruitment and Selection of Police OfficersChapter 5: Police Training and EducationChapter 6: Police Work: Operations and FunctionsChapter 7: Contemporary Strategies in PolicingPart III: Police ConductChapter 8: The Police CultureChapter 9: Law, Court Decisions, and the PoliceChapter 10: Discretion, Ethics, and Accountability in PolicingChapter 11: Police MisconductPart IV: Contemporary Issues in PolicingChapter 12: Policing in a Multicultural SettingChapter 13: Technology and the PoliceChapter 14: Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Global IssuesChapter 15: Private and Contract PolicePart V: Looking AheadChapter 16: The Future of Policing in AmericaGlossaryReferencesPhoto CreditsIndexAbout the Authors
- ISBN: 978-1-4522-5661-0
- Editorial: SAGE Publications, Inc
- Encuadernacion: Rústica
- Páginas: 480
- Fecha Publicación: 19/03/2013
- Nº Volúmenes: 1
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