Written in a clear and engaging style, ""The Encyclopedia of American Law Enforcement"" gives the official low-down on the exciting world of law enforcement, providing an A-to-Z history of the police and law enforcement authorities in the United States - from the 17th century to the present. With more than 600 entries, this book goes behind the scenes and takes a closer look at this exciting topic. Biographical information on figures such as U.S. attorney generals and FBI directors, various police chiefs and commissioners, sheriffs, criminologists, detectives, and victims are also included. This amazing volume is perfect for anyone interested in law enforcement and its role throughout history. The coverage includes: all major federal law enforcement agencies; at least one police department from each state; biographies of key figures; civil rights and social issues; community outreach efforts; famous or infamous incidents and scandals; law enforcement campaigns, such as the war on drugs; police codes, organization, and jargon; police tactics and special units; types of crime; and, women in law enforcement.
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more than 75 black-&-white photographs, index, bibliography, cross-references
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Höhe: 277 mm
Breite: 213 mm
Dicke: 27 mm
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978-0-8160-6291-1 (9780816062911)
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Michael Newton is a professional writer who has published 160 books since 1977. He has written primarily about crime, with a specialization in serial murder. His past books include The Encyclopedia of Serial Killers, Second Edition; The Encyclopedia of Kidnappings; The Encyclopedia of Robberies, Heists, and Capers; and The Encyclopedia of Unsolved Crimes; and The Encyclopedia of Conspiracies and Conspiracy Theories, all for Checkmark Books and Facts On File. He lives in Nashville. IN.
