
Introduction to Policing
SAGE Publications Inc (Publisher)
2nd Edition
Published on 19. March 2013
Book
Paperback/Softback
480 pages
978-1-4522-5661-0 (ISBN)
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Description
An informative and entertaining text that prepares readers for the unique challenges of 21st century policingFocusing 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 todayAEs 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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Edition
2nd Revised edition
Language
English
Place of publication
Thousand Oaks
United States
Target group
College/higher education
Edition type
Revised edition
Dimensions
Height: 279 mm
Width: 216 mm
Weight
976 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-4522-5661-0 (9781452256610)
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Steven M. Cox | Susan Marchionna | Brian Douglas Fitch
Introduction to Policing
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Gene L. Scaramella | Steven M. Cox | William P. McCamey
Introduction to Policing
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Persons
Steven M. Cox earned his BS in psychology, MA in sociology, and PhD in sociology at the University of Illinois in Urbana-Champaign. Dr. Cox was a member of the Law Enforcement and Justice Administration faculty at Western Illinois University from 1975 to 2007. For the past 45 years, he has served as trainer and consultant to numerous criminal justice agencies in the United States and abroad and has worked with several universities in the area of course development. In addition, Dr. Cox has authored and co-authored numerous successful textbooks and articles.
Dr. William P. McCamey was a Professor in the School of Law Enforcement and Justice Administration at Western Illinois University from 1982 to 2012. Dr. McCamey earned a B.S. and M.A. in Law Enforcement Administration, and a Ph.D. in Higher Education Administration at the University of Iowa in Iowa City. Dr. McCamey has served as a criminal investigator, police trainer and has co-authored four textbooks and numerous journal articles. Dr. Gene L. Scaramella taught in and coordinated criminal justice programs in both career colleges and 2/4 year public colleges and universities in the Chicago area. His areas of academic foci included organized and white collar crime, research methodologies, and policing. Dr. Scaramella was also a former member of the Chicago Police Department where his last assignment was in the organized crime unit. He passed away in August 2012.
Dr. William P. McCamey was a Professor in the School of Law Enforcement and Justice Administration at Western Illinois University from 1982 to 2012. Dr. McCamey earned a B.S. and M.A. in Law Enforcement Administration, and a Ph.D. in Higher Education Administration at the University of Iowa in Iowa City. Dr. McCamey has served as a criminal investigator, police trainer and has co-authored four textbooks and numerous journal articles. Dr. Gene L. Scaramella taught in and coordinated criminal justice programs in both career colleges and 2/4 year public colleges and universities in the Chicago area. His areas of academic foci included organized and white collar crime, research methodologies, and policing. Dr. Scaramella was also a former member of the Chicago Police Department where his last assignment was in the organized crime unit. He passed away in August 2012.
Content
Preface
Part I: Foundations of Policing
Chapter 1: Policing in America
Chapter 2: A Brief History of Police in the United States
Chapter 3: Police Organization and Administration: An Overview
Part II: Police Operations
Chapter 4: Recruitment and Selection of Police Officers
Chapter 5: Police Training and Education
Chapter 6: Police Work: Operations and Functions
Chapter 7: Contemporary Strategies in Policing
Part III: Police Conduct
Chapter 8: The Police Culture
Chapter 9: Law, Court Decisions, and the Police
Chapter 10: Discretion, Ethics, and Accountability in Policing
Chapter 11: Police Misconduct
Part IV: Contemporary Issues in Policing
Chapter 12: Policing in a Multicultural Setting
Chapter 13: Technology and the Police
Chapter 14: Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Global Issues
Chapter 15: Private and Contract Police
Part V: Looking Ahead
Chapter 16: The Future of Policing in America
Glossary
References
Photo Credits
Index
About the Authors
Part I: Foundations of Policing
Chapter 1: Policing in America
Chapter 2: A Brief History of Police in the United States
Chapter 3: Police Organization and Administration: An Overview
Part II: Police Operations
Chapter 4: Recruitment and Selection of Police Officers
Chapter 5: Police Training and Education
Chapter 6: Police Work: Operations and Functions
Chapter 7: Contemporary Strategies in Policing
Part III: Police Conduct
Chapter 8: The Police Culture
Chapter 9: Law, Court Decisions, and the Police
Chapter 10: Discretion, Ethics, and Accountability in Policing
Chapter 11: Police Misconduct
Part IV: Contemporary Issues in Policing
Chapter 12: Policing in a Multicultural Setting
Chapter 13: Technology and the Police
Chapter 14: Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Global Issues
Chapter 15: Private and Contract Police
Part V: Looking Ahead
Chapter 16: The Future of Policing in America
Glossary
References
Photo Credits
Index
About the Authors