Police in America
- ISBN-10
- 1544375794
- ISBN-13
- 9781544375793
- Series
- Police in America
- Category
- Political Science
- Pages
- 424
- Language
- English
- Published
- 2019-12-10
- Publisher
- SAGE Publications
- Author
- Steven G. Brandl
Description
Grounded in evidence-based research, Police in America provides a comprehensive and realistic introduction to modern-day policing in the United States. This reader-friendly text helps students understand best practices in everyday policing and think critically about the many misconceptions of police work. Author Steven G. Brandl draws from his experience with law enforcement to emphasize the positive aspects of policing without ignoring its controversies.
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