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Police in America
About this book
Grounded in evidence-based research, Police in America, Third Edition provides a comprehensive and realistic introduction to modern-day policing in the United States. Written in a conversational tone and designed to be reader-friendly, this text helps students grasp best practices in everyday policing and encourages them to think critically about common misconceptions of police work. Author Steven G. Brandl draws from his experience with law enforcement to emphasize the positive aspects of policing while addressing its controversies and tackling topics centered on one pivotal question: "What is good policing?" Discussions of discretion, police use of force, and tough ethical and moral dilemmas offer students a deeper look into the complex issues of policing, prompting them to think more broadly about its impact on society.
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Table of contents
- Cover
- Half Title
- Publisher Note
- Title Page
- Copyright Page
- Brief Contents
- Detailed Contents
- Preface
- Acknowledgments
- About The Author
- Part I Foundations for the Study of the Police
- 1 An Introduction to the Police in America
- 2 The History of the Police in America
- 3 The Characteristics and Structure of Police Organizations
- 4 The Role of The Police
- Part II Police Work
- 5 Police Recruitment, Selection, and Training
- 6 Police Patrol
- 7 Crime Detection and Investigation
- 8 Police Discretion and Its Control
- 9 The Law of Search, Seizure, and Self-Incrimination
- Part III The Hazards Of Police Work
- 10 Health and Safety Issues in Police Work
- 11 Police Use of Force
- 12 Police Misconduct and Corruption
- Part IV Police Strategies and the Future of the Police in America
- 13 Community and Problem-Oriented Policing
- 14 Evidence-Based and Intelligence-Led Policing
- 15 Crime, Technology, and The Future of American Policing
- Glossary
- Index