Overview

Policing in an Era of Homeland Security--now fully updated at a student-friendly price--offers a fuller understanding of how the concept of Homeland Security developed, what it means for the police, and where within the scope of a national Homeland Security framework the police fit. The first part of the book provides historical context about the era of policing since the 9/11 attacks, the creation of the Department of Homeland Security, and the expansive scope of the DHS. The second part of the book reviews the strategy of homeland security as it relates to state and local policing; the operational level concepts as they apply to policing and homeland security; and the tactical level methods and training necessary for police to achieve the goals and objectives of homeland security. Policing in an Era of Homeland Security offers coverage of first responder content, including disaster preparedness and incident command system information, and includes current events and policy initiatives in homeland security that relate to policing. This up-to-date, cutting-edge resource is designed to be used in a variety of policing related courses, including community policing, contemporary policing, advanced policing, intelligence-led policing, and homeland security policing, and as a supplement in homeland security and terrorism courses.

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Reviews

""Oliver's approach is exciting and refreshing because he discusses what contemporary policing is about, without neglecting the importance of collaborations among other criminal justice entities, and how the community has a role in maintaining safety for individual communities and the homeland.""--Richard C. Helfers, University of Texas at Tyler ""I like the direction that Oliver provides, specifically his intent to clarify any misconceptions about Homeland Security and its relevance as a law enforcement necessity. The format flows very nicely and the approach is both professional and current.""--Frank E. Jones, New England College ""Oliver's writing style is very informative and Oliver is clearly knowledgeable and accomplished.""--Lynne L. Snowden, University of North Carolina Wilmington

Oliver's approach is exciting and refreshing because he discusses what contemporary policing is about, without neglecting the importance of collaborations among other criminal justice entities, and how the community has a role in maintaining safety for individual communities and the homeland. --Richard C. Helfers, University of Texas at Tyler I like the direction that Oliver provides, specifically his intent to clarify any misconceptions about Homeland Security and its relevance as a law enforcement necessity. The format flows very nicely and the approach is both professional and current. --Frank E. Jones, New England College Oliver's writing style is very informative and Oliver is clearly knowledgeable and accomplished. --Lynne L. Snowden, University of North Carolina Wilmington

Oliver's approach is exciting and refreshing because he discusses what contemporary policing is about, without neglecting the importance of collaborations among other criminal justice entities, and how the community has a role in maintaining safety for individual communities and the homeland.--Richard C. Helfers, University of Texas at Tyler I like the direction that Oliver provides, specifically his intent to clarify any misconceptions about Homeland Security and its relevance as a law enforcement necessity. The format flows very nicely and the approach is both professional and current.--Frank E. Jones, New England College Oliver's writing style is very informative and Oliver is clearly knowledgeable and accomplished.--Lynne L. Snowden, University of North Carolina Wilmington

"""Oliver's approach is exciting and refreshing because he discusses what contemporary policing is about, without neglecting the importance of collaborations among other criminal justice entities, and how the community has a role in maintaining safety for individual communities and the homeland.""--Richard C. Helfers, University of Texas at Tyler ""I like the direction that Oliver provides, specifically his intent to clarify any misconceptions about Homeland Security and its relevance as a law enforcement necessity. The format flows very nicely and the approach is both professional and current.""--Frank E. Jones, New England College ""Oliver's writing style is very informative and Oliver is clearly knowledgeable and accomplished.""--Lynne L. Snowden, University of North Carolina Wilmington"

Author Information

Willard M. Oliver is Professor in the College of Criminal Justice at Sam Houston State University. He is a former police officer and a retired Military Police Officer.

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