Policing America offers a problem-solving approach that emphasizes what is actually working in the field.

Based on the author’s over thirty years of practical policing and academic experience, the book covers policing topics and tactics–including history, patrol, police subculture, investigation, organization and administration, community policing, the rule of law, accountability, civil liability and technologies.

Organized so as to flow smoothly for the instructor and student, this edition now features a new chapter on personnel issues, a major revision of the futures chapter, and new "Learn by Doing" scenarios and "Career Profiles" that provide a penetrating view of one of the most difficult and challenging occupations in America: policing.

Features:
Problem-solving, real-world approach—emphasizes what really work in the field. Shows how police are tackling problems such as terrorism, gangs, child pornography on the Internet, identity theft, and crimes involving drugs, hate, and youth.
Over thirty “what works” case-study exhibits—reinforce the text theme. Covers real-life police success stories using tangible examples.
An experienced author—explains policing based on his more than thirty years of experience as a police practitioner, trainer, teacher and scholar. Provides an inside look at the world of policing.
Complete coverage of policing topics and tactics—including history, patrol, police subculture, investigation, organization and administration, community policing, the rule of law, accountability and civil liability. Gives students a comprehensive understanding of the police in America.
Comparative Closeups—appear throughout the text. Looks at policing in other countries such as China, Iraq, Saudi Arabia, Japan, and Mexico.

New To This Edition - New, updated, and expanded content in each chapter, such as:
Peel’s principles of policing—ch. 1
Functions of state-level law enforcement agencies—ch. 2
Nature, extent, and curriculum of the police academy experience—ch. 4
Economic downturn and traditional patrol functions—ch. 5
CompStat—ch. 6
Use of DNA in property crimes—ch. 7
New Supreme Court Decisions—ch. 9
New and planned technologies, such as robotic “ferrets”—ch. 14
New Chapter 8: Personnel Issues and Practices–appears in this edition.
Discusses selected personnel issues such as stress, labor relations, higher education and private police.
Revised Chapter 15: Focus on the Future–revamped in this edition.
Considers the nation’s changing demographics, new types of crime, the nature of crime and victimization, federalized/militarized policing, the impact of information technologies, and more!
New "Learn by Doing" scenarios and activities–appear in this edition.
Encourage students to practice skills in communication, self-management, and problem-solving.
New Career Profiles–appear in most chapters.
Highlight policing professionals and capture their experiences, roles, functions and typical workday in their own words.

8" x 10", 512 pages, softcover, ISBN: 978-0-13-510182-7, BP13232 / $151.27

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