Crime & criminology books

Alvin Francis ""Creepy"" Karpis, born as Karpowicz (1907-1979), was a notorious gangster of the 1930s. He committed...  Read More >>

Terrorism. The mere mention of the word conjures up horrific images for most Americans of the events that unfolded...  Read More >>

This guide was developed directly from the ""Crime Analysis Mapping and Problem Solving"" training course conducted...  Read More >>

Although challenges posed by various kinds of violent armed groups initially appear highly diverse and unrelated...  Read More >>

""This guide provides an overview of the sheriff's roles and responsibilities with regard to the jail along with...  Read More >>

Data highlights indicate that (1) 13.7 percent of undergraduate women had been victims of at least one completed...  Read More >>

The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) releases many records with topics ranging from Anti-War, Gangs Extremist...  Read More >>

Convenience store robberies account for approximately 6 percent of all robberies known to the police. Although this...  Read More >>

An FBI investigation was conducted to identify the leaders and to determine policy of this group of youth gangs...  Read More >>

These security tips checklists were compiled from prison security training seminars conducted through the National...  Read More >>

This work investigated the suitability of automotive clearcoat as a nuclear weapon yield sensor, using the change...  Read More >>

The seventh publication in the Crime Prevention Research Review series, Police Programs to Prevent Crime in Hot...  Read More >>

The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) releases many records with topics ranging from Anti-War, Gangs Extremist...  Read More >>

This monograph presents a review of the literature and of national and state standards for prison suicide prevention,...  Read More >>

The first section presents basic guidelines on officers' first response to victims' three major needs: to feel safe,...  Read More >>

Tupac Amaru Shakur (1971-1996) was an American rap music artist. This release consists of a 1997 investigation into...  Read More >>

Provides guidance and resources to help states, cities, and communities implement OJJDP's Comprehensive Strategy...  Read More >>

This handbook discusses policy responses to probation and parole violations that enhance the effectiveness of supervision...  Read More >>

Substance abuse in the military has become an issue of steadily increasing interest and concern to military leaders....  Read More >>

Policing can be an effective counterinsurgency tool. Police are able to determine the individual needs of each community...  Read More >>

The Office of the Inspector General (OIG) is an office that is part of the Cabinet departments and independent agencies...  Read More >>

Provides comprehensive information on the principles, concepts, and daily practices of juvenile detention. This...  Read More >>

Analyzes patterns in the arrests, judicial management, and correctional placement of female juvenile offenders and...  Read More >>

Since 2004, the US Department of Defense (DoD) has experienced a great enlightenment in how it responds to allegations...  Read More >>

Since Sept. 11, 2001, there has been great interest in the military and intelligence communities in using Social...  Read More >>