The Police
An Introduction
Published on 24. October 1998
Book
Hardback
502 pages
978-0-13-260365-2 (ISBN)
Description
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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Language
English
Place of publication
United States
Publishing group
Pearson Education (US)
Target group
Professional and scholarly
Dimensions
Width: 241 mm
Thickness: 22 mm
Weight
877 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-13-260365-2 (9780132603652)
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Book
12/2002
2nd Edition
Pearson
€48.27
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Content
1. Crime and Public Safety.
2. Understanding the Police.
3. Historical Foundations.
4. Contemporary Police Systems.
5. Police Operations.
6. Police Authority.
7. Ethics and Deviance.
8. Controlling Police Actions.
9. Personnel Administration.
10. The Police and the Community.
11. Job-Related Issues.
12. Policing the Drug Problem.
13. Current Challenges and Future Prospects.
2. Understanding the Police.
3. Historical Foundations.
4. Contemporary Police Systems.
5. Police Operations.
6. Police Authority.
7. Ethics and Deviance.
8. Controlling Police Actions.
9. Personnel Administration.
10. The Police and the Community.
11. Job-Related Issues.
12. Policing the Drug Problem.
13. Current Challenges and Future Prospects.