Introduction to Policing - Brossura

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

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ISBN 10: 1452256616 ISBN 13: 9781452256610

Casa editrice: Sage Pubns, 2013

Riassunto

Focusing on the thought-provoking, contemporary issues that underscore the challenging world of policing, Introduction to Policing, Second Edition (by Steven M. Cox, William P. McCamey, and Gene L. Scaramella) 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, easy-to-understand writing style and stories from the field, coupled with unique coverage of the issues of policing in multicultural communities and the impact of globalization on policing, make this book a must-have for policing courses.

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L'autore:

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.

Contenuti:

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

Su questa edizione

• Editore: Sage Pubns
• Data di pubblicazione: 2013
• ISBN 10: 1452256616
• ISBN 13: 9781452256610
• Rilegatura: Copertina flessibile
• Numero edizione: 2
• Numero di pagine: 460