Policing in America
- ISBN-10
- 0870847082
- ISBN-13
- 9780870847080
- Series
- Policing in America
- Category
- Political Science
- Pages
- 585
- Language
- English
- Published
- 1999
- Publisher
- Routledge
- Authors
- Victor E. Kappeler, Larry K. Gaines, Joseph B. Vaughn
Description
Provides an overview of contemporary police work and gives information to assist readers in understanding the complex relationship between police and society, in making informed decisions about social issues facing the police institution, and in guiding officials in their approaches to law enforcement operations and policies. Contains sections on areas such as the police in American society, historical perspectives, organization and management, police culture and behavior, the police in the modern community, and policing the drug problem. Includes bandw photos, margin notes on web sites, special topics boxes, and chapter summaries. Annotation copyrighted by Book News, Inc., Portland, OR
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