Introduction to Policing

Introduction to Policing
ISBN-10
1412975301
ISBN-13
9781412975308
Series
Introduction to Policing
Category
Political Science
Pages
513
Language
English
Published
2010-12-09
Publisher
SAGE Publications
Authors
Gene L. Scaramella, Steven M. Cox, William P. McCamey

Description

Focusing on the thought-provoking, contemporary issues that underscore the challenging world of policing, this easy-to-understand text balances theory, research, and practice to give students a comprehensive overview of both the foundations of policing and the expanded role of today’s police officers. The engaging writing style and stories from the field, coupled with unique coverage of the issues of policing in multicultural communities the impact of globalization on policing, make this book a must have for policing courses

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