Introduction to Policing
eBook - ePub

Introduction to Policing

  1. English
  2. ePUB (mobile friendly)
  3. Available on iOS & Android
eBook - ePub

About this book

Written by an author team that includes former and current law enforcement officers, Introduction to Policing focuses on the most thought-provoking, contemporary issues in the world of policing. The authors tackle complex issues that impact policing today, such as social diversity; advancements in technology; and global issues, such as terrorism and transnational organized crime. The Fifth Edition offers fully updated content in SAGE's Vantage courseware platform.

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Yes, you can access Introduction to Policing by Steven M. Cox,David Massey,Connie M. Koski,Ericka Wentz in PDF and/or ePUB format, as well as other popular books in Politics & International Relations & Criminology. We have over one million books available in our catalogue for you to explore.

Table of contents

  1. Cover
  2. Half Title
  3. Acknowledgements
  4. Title Page
  5. Copyright Page
  6. Brief Contents
  7. Detailed Contents
  8. Preface
  9. About the Authors
  10. Part I Foundations of Policing
  11. 1 Policing in the United States
  12. 2 A Brief History of Police in the United States
  13. 3 Police Organization and Administration
  14. Part II Police Operations
  15. 4 Recruitment and Selection of Police Officers
  16. 5 Police Training and Education
  17. 6 Police Work: Operations and Functions
  18. 7 Contemporary Strategies in Policing
  19. Part III Police Conduct
  20. 8 The Police Culture and Work Stress
  21. 9 Law, Court Decisions, and the Police
  22. 10 Ethics and Decision-Making
  23. 11 Police Misconduct and Accountability
  24. Part IV Contemporary Issues in Policing
  25. 12 Policing in a Diverse Society
  26. 13 Technology and the Police
  27. 14 Organized Crime, Homeland Security, and Global Issues
  28. Part V Looking Ahead
  29. 15 The Future of Policing in the United States
  30. Glossary
  31. Index