The police in America : an introduction
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The police in America : an introduction
（McGraw-Hill higher education）
McGraw-Hill, c2005
5th ed
- : softcover
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Includes bibliographical references and indexes
Description and Table of Contents
Description
Descriptive and analytical, the text is designed to offer undergraduate students a balanced and up-to-date overview of who the police are and what they do, problems related to policing, and the many reforms and innovations that have been attempted in police work. Divided into four parts, "The Police in America" begins with a compelling analysis of the foundation of law enforcement, including the underlying purpose of police in society, the history of American police, as well as the contemporary law enforcement industry. It goes on to cover everything from the critical role of the beat cop and the fundamental problems in policing to the career path of police officers and a level-by-level overview of police organizations. Using timely articles and excerpts, the author takes readers beyond the headlines and statistics, to present a comprehensive and contemporary overview of what it means to be a police officer.
Table of Contents
Preface Part I: Foundations Chapter 1: Police and Society Chapter 2: The History of the American Police Chapter 3: The Contemporary Law Enforcement Industry Part II: Officers and Organizations Chapter 4: Police Organizations Chapter 5: Police Officers I: Entering Police Work Chapter 6: Police Officers II: On the Job Part III: Police Work Chapter 7: Patrol: The Backbone of Policing Chapter 8: Peacekeeping and Order Maintenance Chapter 9: The Police and Crime Chapter 10: Innovations in Police Strategy Part IV: Issues in Policing Chapter 11: Police Discretion Chapter 12: Police-Community Relations Chapter 13: Police Corruption Chapter 14: Accountability of the Police Part V: Challenges for a New Century Chapter 15: The Future of Policing in America Glossary Index
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