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ISBN
9780133495652
Publication Year
2014
Type
Textbook
Format
Trade Paperback
Language
English
Publication Name
Policing America : Challenges and Best Practices
Item Height
0.6in
Author
Kenneth Peak
Item Length
9.9in
Publisher
Pearson Education
Item Width
8in
Item Weight
24.7 Oz
Number of Pages
408 Pages

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This instructor and student-friendly, engaging text covers the most current policing topics and tactics. Policing America: Challenges and Best Practices, 8e, offers a problem-solving approach that emphasizes what is actually working in the field. Based on the author's thirty-plus years of practical policing and academic experience, this eighth edition continues to be set apart by its traditional, applied, "what works" theme. That, coupled with comprehensive updates throughout and the minor restructuring of this edition, provide an approach not otherwise found on the market. Emphases are on topics of major, national importance and interest, such as terrorism, personnel issues, community policing, investigations, rule of law, accountability (ethics, liability), patrol, and technologies. Organized to flow smoothly for the instructor and student, this edition continues to provide a penetrating view of one of the most difficult and challenging occupations in America: policing Teaching and Learning Experience This book offers complete coverage of policing, examining emerging areas in the field. It provides: Problem-solving, real-world approach: Emphasizes what really works in the field Complete coverage of policing topics and tactics: Gives students a comprehensive understanding of the police in America Hands-on focus and superior pedagogical features: Gives students the tools to master key concepts faster and more effectively

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Publisher
Pearson Education
ISBN-10
0133495655
ISBN-13
9780133495652
eBay Product ID (ePID)
177282669

Product Key Features

Author
Kenneth Peak
Publication Name
Policing America : Challenges and Best Practices
Format
Trade Paperback
Language
English
Publication Year
2014
Type
Textbook
Number of Pages
408 Pages

Dimensions

Item Length
9.9in
Item Height
0.6in
Item Width
8in
Item Weight
24.7 Oz

Additional Product Features

Edition Number
8
Table of Content
Part I Foundations: Development of American Policing and Police Officers 1 History: From English Origins to the U.S. 2 Preparing for the Street: Recruiting, Training, Socialization 3 On Patrol: Methods and Menaces Part II Practices and Challenges 4 Community Oriented Policing and Problem Solving 5 Criminal Investigation: The Science of Sleuthing 6 Personnel Issues and Practices: Stress, Labor Relations, Higher Education, Private Police Part III Adhering to Law, Ethical Principles, and Public Expectations 7 Rule of Law: Expounding the Constitution 8 Accountability: Ethics, Use of Force, Corruption, and Discipline 9 Civil Liability: Failing the Public Trust Part IV Agency Organization and Administration 10 Federal and State Agencies: Protecting our Borders and Freedoms 11 Municipal and County Agencies: Organization, Administration, and Roles Part V Best Practices: Addressing Special Populations, Using Specialized Equipment 12 Pursuing Criminal Syndicates: Terrorists, the Mob, Gangs, Drug Traffickers 13 Addressing "People Problems": Immigrants, Youth, Hate Crimes, the Homeless 14 Technology Review: Uses (the Good), Concerns (the Bad), and Legislation
Copyright Date
2015
Target Audience
College Audience
Topic
Law Enforcement
Dewey Decimal
363.20973
Dewey Edition
23
Genre
Political Science

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