The Police
An Introduction
2nd Edition
Published on 6. December 2002
Book
Paperback/Softback
464 pages
978-0-13-033442-8 (ISBN)
Description
For courses in Introduction to Law Enforcement and Introduction to Policing.
This enlightening book removes the mystique and misunderstanding surrounding police work, exploring the principles of policing and introducing readers to the day-to-day practices of these dedicated professionals. It provides students with the basic framework for understanding fundamental police issues while, at the same time, empowering them to question the conventional wisdom about policing.
This enlightening book removes the mystique and misunderstanding surrounding police work, exploring the principles of policing and introducing readers to the day-to-day practices of these dedicated professionals. It provides students with the basic framework for understanding fundamental police issues while, at the same time, empowering them to question the conventional wisdom about policing.
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Edition
2nd edition
Language
English
Place of publication
United States
Publishing group
Pearson Education (US)
Target group
Professional and scholarly
Dimensions
Height: 235 mm
Width: 178 mm
ISBN-13
978-0-13-033442-8 (9780130334428)
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Schweitzer Classification
Other editions
New editions
Book
07/2004
3rd Edition
Pearson
€50.75
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Previous edition
Book
10/1998
Pearson
€56.94
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Content
1. Understanding the Police.
2. Historical Foundations.
3. Contemporary Police Systems.
4. Police Operations.
5. Police Authority.
6. Ethics and Deviance.
7. Understanding and Controlling Police Behavior.
8. Personnel Administration.
9. The Police and the Community.
10. Job-Related Issues.
11. Current Challenges and Future Directions.
Appendix.
Glossary.
Index.
2. Historical Foundations.
3. Contemporary Police Systems.
4. Police Operations.
5. Police Authority.
6. Ethics and Deviance.
7. Understanding and Controlling Police Behavior.
8. Personnel Administration.
9. The Police and the Community.
10. Job-Related Issues.
11. Current Challenges and Future Directions.
Appendix.
Glossary.
Index.