Policing in America - Brossura

Gaines, Larry K.; Kappeler, Victor E.

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ISBN 10: 143773488X ISBN 13: 9781437734881

Casa editrice: Routledge, 2011

Riassunto

In the field of law enforcement in the United States, it is essential to know the contemporary problems being faced and combine that knowledge with empirical research and theoretical reasoning to arrive at best practices and an understanding of policing. Policing in America, Eighth Edition , provides a thorough analysis of the key issues in policing today, and offers an issues-oriented discussion focusing on critical concerns such as personnel systems, organization and management, operations, discretion, use of force, culture and behavior, ethics and deviance, civil liability, and police-community relations. A critical assessment of police history and the role politics played in the development of American police institutions is also addressed, as well as globalization, terrorism, and homeland security. This new edition not only offers updated research and examples, it also incorporates more ways for the reader to connect to the content through learning objectives, discussion questions, and "Myths and Realities of Policing" boxes. Video and Internet links provide additional coverage of important issues. With completely revised and updated chapters, Policing in America, Eighth Edition provides an up-to-date examination of what to expect as a police officer in America.

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L'autore

Larry K. Gaines is professor and chair of the Criminal Justice Department at California State University-San Bernardino. He served as the Executive Director of the Kentucky Association of Chiefs of Police for 14 years and has consulted with a variety of police agencies in Kentucky, Ohio, Tennessee, Georgia, and California. Dr. Gaines has served as Secretary Treasurer and President of the Academy of Criminal Justice Sciences. He has received many awards, including the Founders Award from the Academy of Criminal Justice Sciences, the Outstanding Educator Award from the Southern Criminal Justice Association, and the Outstanding Service Award from the Police Section of the Academy of Criminal Justice Sciences. In 2001, he served as a member of the California POST Committee that developed police training curricula for racial profiling.

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Policing in America is a comprehensive introduction to the history, ethics, organization, methods, societal role, and problems of police in America.

The issues-oriented discussion focuses on critical concerns facing American police, including human resources, organization and management, operations, discretion, use of force, culture and behavior, ethics and deviance, civil liability and police-community relations. A critical assessment of police history and the role politics played in the development of American police institutions is offered. Globalization, terrorism, and homeland security are addressed.

Each chapter contains a key terms list, charts, boxes, and photos that emphasize key points.

• Video and Internet links provide additional coverage of topics discussed in the text.
• A glossary defines important terms related to policing and law enforcement.

Larry K. Gaines is a Professor and Chair of the Criminal Justice Department at California State University-San Bernardino.

Victor E. Kappeler is a Foundation Professor and Chair for the Department of Criminal Justice and Police Studies at Eastern Kentucky University.

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Policing in America is a comprehensive introduction to the history, ethics, organization, methods, societal role, and problems of police in America.

The issues-oriented discussion focuses on critical concerns facing American police, including human resources, organization and management, operations, discretion, use of force, culture and behavior, ethics and deviance, civil liability and police-community relations. A critical assessment of police history and the role politics played in the development of American police institutions is offered. Globalization, terrorism, and homeland security are addressed.

Each chapter contains a key terms list, charts, boxes, and photos that emphasize key points.

• Video and Internet links provide additional coverage of topics discussed in the text.
• A glossary defines important terms related to policing and law enforcement.

Larry K. Gaines is a Professor and Chair of the Criminal Justice Department at California State University-San Bernardino.

Victor E. Kappeler is a Foundation Professor and Chair for the Department of Criminal Justice and Police Studies at Eastern Kentucky University.

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• Editore: Routledge
• Data di pubblicazione: 2011
• ISBN 10: 143773488X
• ISBN 13: 9781437734881
• Rilegatura: Copertina flessibile
• Numero di pagine: 640