Community Policing: A Contemporary Perspective

Author:   Victor E. Kappeler ,  Larry K. Gaines
Publisher:   Taylor & Francis Inc
Edition:   6th New edition
ISBN:  

9781455728503


Pages:   574
Publication Date:   20 February 2012
Format:   Paperback
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This text explores community policing - a philosophy and an organizational strategy that expands the traditional police mandate. It broadens the focus of fighting crime to include solving community problems, urging police to form a partnership with the people in the community so average citizens can contribute to the police process in exchange for their support and participation. Now includes a chapter on Community Crime Prevention. Profiles feature community policing programs in various cities, and problem-solving case studies cover special topics. Includes: The Ten Principles of Community Policing.

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Author:   Victor E. Kappeler ,  Larry K. Gaines
Publisher:   Taylor & Francis Inc
Imprint:   Anderson Publishing
Edition:   6th New edition
Dimensions:   Width: 19.10cm , Height: 2.80cm , Length: 23.50cm
Weight:   0.975kg
ISBN:  

9781455728503


ISBN 10:   1455728500
Pages:   574
Publication Date:   20 February 2012
Audience:   College/higher education ,  College/higher education ,  Tertiary & Higher Education ,  Tertiary & Higher Education
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Out of Stock Indefinitely
Availability:   Awaiting stock   Availability explained

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Victor E. Kappeler is Chair and Foundation Professor of Criminal Justice and Police Studies at Eastern Kentucky University in Richmond, Kentucky. He received his Ph.D. from Sam Houston State University. He has published a number of books and articles in the areas of police liability, police deviance and ethics, the media and crime, community policing, and police and society. His current interests include the social construction of crime, ideology and crime, and crime and popular culture. Among many other honors, Kappeler received the 2006 Cabinet for Justice and Public Safety Award for Academic Excellence and the 2005 Outstanding Criminal Justice Alumnus Award from Sam Houston State University, where he earned his doctoral degree.

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