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OverviewThis comprehensive text provides an overview of law enforcement topics, integrating major empirical findings and theory-based research findings in the field with a thorough analysis of contemporary policing problems. The issues-oriented discussion focuses on critical concerns facing American police, including personnel systems, organization and management, operations, discretion, use of force, culture and behavior, ethics and deviance, civil liability and police-community relations. A critical assessment of police history and the role politics played in the development of American police institutions is offered. Globalization, terrorism and homeland security are addressed. Video links provide additional coverage of topics discussed in the text. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Larry K. Gaines , Victor E. KappelerPublisher: Taylor & Francis Inc Imprint: Anderson Publishing Edition: 6th New edition Dimensions: Width: 20.60cm , Height: 2.80cm , Length: 25.40cm Weight: 1.520kg ISBN: 9781593455101ISBN 10: 1593455100 Pages: 630 Publication Date: 01 February 2008 Audience: College/higher education , General/trade , Tertiary & Higher Education , General Replaced By: 9781437734881 Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Out of Stock Indefinitely Availability: Awaiting stock Table of ContentsReviewsAuthor InformationTab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |