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The police in America : an introduction / Samuel Walker, Charles M. Katz.
| Author/creator | Walker, Samuel, 1942- |
| Other author | Katz, Charles M. |
| Format | Book |
| Edition | 4th ed. |
| Publication Info | Boston, Mass. : McGraw-Hill, ©2002. |
| Description | xxvii, 514 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm |
| Subjects |
| Contents | pt. 1. Foundations: Police and society ; History of the American police ; Contemporary law enforcement industry -- pt. 2. Police work: Patrol : the backbone of policing ; Peacekeeping and order maintenance ; Police and crime ; Innovations in policing -- pt. 3. Police problems: Police discretion ; Police-community relations ; Police corruption ; Accountability of police -- pt. 4. Officers and organizations: Police officers I : entering police work ; Police officers II : on the job ; Police organizations. |
| Abstract | [This book] provides a ... presentation of the foundations of policing in the United States today ... The text is designed to offer undergraduate students a balanced and up-to-date overview of who the police are and what they do, the problems they face, and the many reforms and innovations that have taken place in policing. The book is designed primarily for undergraduate students enrolled in their first police or law enforcement course ...-Pref. |
| Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical references and indexes. |
| LCCN | 2001044534 |
| ISBN | 007241491X (alk. paper) |
| ISBN | 9780072414912 (alk. paper) |
Availability
| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joyner | General Stacks | HV8138 .W3418 2002 | ✔ Available | Place Hold |