Introduction to Policing - Brossura

Scaramella, Gene L.; McCamey, William P.; Cox, Steven M.

Brossura

ISBN 10: 1412975301 ISBN 13: 9781412975308

Casa editrice: Sage Pubns, 2011

Riassunto

Focusing 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 today's 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

Su questo libro

L'autore:

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.

Contenuti:

Preface
1. Policing in America
2. Recruitment and Selection of Police Officers
3. Police Training and Education
4. The Police Culture
5. Law, Court Decisions, and the Police
6. Police Work: Operations and Functions
7. Police Organizations and Administration: An Overview
8. Discretion, Ethics, and Accountability in Policing
9. Police Misconduct
10. Policing in a Multicultural Setting
11. Contemporary Strategies in Policing
12. Technology and the Police
13. Global Issues: Implications for the Police
14. Private and Contract Police
15. The Future of Policing in the United States
Glossary
References
Photo Credits
Index
About the Authors

Su questa edizione

• Editore: Sage Pubns
• Data di pubblicazione: 2011
• ISBN 10: 1412975301
• ISBN 13: 9781412975308
• Rilegatura: Copertina flessibile
• Numero edizione: 1
• Numero di pagine: 513