Contemporary Issues In Law Enforcement And Policing

Author : Andrew Millie
Publisher : CRC Press
ISBN 13 : 1420072323
Total Pages : 246 pages
Book Rating : 4.27/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Contemporary Issues in Law Enforcement and Policing written by Andrew Millie and published by CRC Press. This book was released on 2008-05-28 with total page 246 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Rising terrorism and advances in technology, along with new organizational strategies and investigative techniques, have stretched the traditional role of the police officer. Calls for strong, intelligence-driven, paramilitary policing juxtaposed with a demand for ‘softer community policing, leave officers under increased pressure to be tough and

Author : Richard K. Moule Jr.
Publisher : Routledge
ISBN 13 : 1000372677
Total Pages : 114 pages
Book Rating : 4.70/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Contemporary Issues in American Policing written by Richard K. Moule Jr. and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2021-03-30 with total page 114 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: American law enforcement, and the public’s perception of police, is a topic of growing interest among academics, practitioners, and policymakers. From the 2014 events in Ferguson, MO, and the alleged "Ferguson Effect", to the debate over the impact of body-worn cameras (BWCs), police militarization, use of force, and other practices that may alter the public’s view of police legitimacy and procedural justice, there is an increasing need for research addressing these contemporary issues in American policing. This book presents the latest research on these topics, as well as related topics noted in the Presidential Task Force on 21st Century Policing, such as police use of technology, transparency, oversight, and building trust with the community. The studies contained in this book examine these issues by leveraging empirical data on policing, public perceptions, crime, and diverse research methods, to present high-quality analysis of these timely and relevant topics in today’s world. The chapters in this book were originally published as a special issue of the Journal of Crime and Justice.

Author : Stephanie Manzi
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781516580941
Total Pages : 224 pages
Book Rating : 4.4X/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Contemporary Issues in Policing written by Stephanie Manzi and published by . This book was released on 2020-11-10 with total page 224 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Contemporary Issues in Policing: Foundational Readings provides students with insights into modern challenges and opportunities within law enforcement and policing. The first reading in the collection introduces students to the function of the police, the various levels of law enforcement, and the evolution of American policing. Additional readings explore the demographic make-up of America's law enforcement agencies; the difficulties facing the field with regard to recruiting, hiring, and retaining officers with minority status; how police departments select, train, and supervise their officers; and various models of police behavior. Students read about the controversy surrounding the police use of discretion, the complex issue of police use of force, the various types of misconduct and corruption that can occur in the field of policing, and the importance of investigating civilian complaints against the police. The final reading underscores the importance of change in the field of policing. Throughout, pre- and post-reading questions engage students and encourage critical thinking. A critical resource for today's students, Contemporary Issues in Policing is an ideal resource for courses in law enforcement and policing.

Author : Dennis Jay Kenney
Publisher : Greenwood
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 322 pages
Book Rating : 4.71/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Police and Policing written by Dennis Jay Kenney and published by Greenwood. This book was released on 1989 with total page 322 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A contributed work, this new book looks at the most recent knowledge of American policing and law enforcement research. The opening section of the book focuses on the issues concerning the policy as individuals, including the educational level of police officers, and how this has impacted on the performance of officers and the abilities of agencies to reach their goals. Issues concerning college and policing, the role of women and policing, and the use of psychological testing for the selection of police are explored. The book's second section looks at and reviews traditional approaches to policing. Topics cover, for example, the results of the Kansas City Preventative Patrol Experiment--perhaps the most well known and most controversial of police experiments. Other topics in this section include the range of activities that police actually do while on patrol, as well as the latest research by England's Home Office on how cases are solved by investigators. Section three of the volume focuses on the experimental methods of policing currently being tried around the country. The next section looks at policing the police, and gives the reader an opportunity to think about the ethical issues and the problems of controlling police power in a free society. The social implications of covert police actions are considered, and personal accounts of the individual impacts are provided in this section. The fifth section of the volume, focuses on citizen involvement in the law enforcement process, and important questions about citizen effectiveness and control are analyzed. Finally, the last section of the book looks at major issues of police management. This book is ideal for anyone interested in current issues in American policing and law enforcement.

Author : Jennifer Gossettt
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781516595662
Total Pages : 288 pages
Book Rating : 4.61/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Contemporary Issues in Law Enforcement written by Jennifer Gossettt and published by . This book was released on 2018-12-31 with total page 288 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Contemporary Issues in Law Enforcement provides students with a highly contemporary collection of readings that articulate the complexity of modern policing. The anthology provides readers with articles that have been published since the turn of the twenty-first century and that demonstrate the richness of contemporary policing research. Employing a thoroughly academic approach, the book encourages students to consider the impact of the twentieth century on modern law enforcement, police and youth, the role police play in a democratic society, the intersection of police, politics, and minority populations, and the future of the administration of justice. Students read articles that discuss police professionalism, youth perceptions of police, questions of legitimacy and models for building legitimacy, and how law enforcement must contend with a society that harbors deeply divided opinions on the police. Each article is complemented by a brief introduction and discussion questions to add context and spark meaningful conversation. Designed to push the conversation forward on a critical and timely topic, Contemporary Issues in Law Enforcement is an excellent resource for courses and programs in criminology and criminal justice. Jennifer Gossett is a professor and the online master's coordinator in the Criminology and Criminal Justice Department at Indiana University of Pennsylvania. She holds a Ph.D. and master's degree in sociology from the University of Cincinnati and Texas Woman's University, respectively. Jonathon A. Cooper is an associate professor and the coordinator for the on-campus master's program in the Criminology and Criminal Justice Department at Indiana University of Pennsylvania. He holds a Ph.D. in criminology and criminal justice from Arizona State University and a master's degree in criminal justice from Boise State University.

Author : Dennis Kenney
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing USA
ISBN 13 : 0313389136
Total Pages : 318 pages
Book Rating : 4.39/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Police and Policing written by Dennis Kenney and published by Bloomsbury Publishing USA. This book was released on 1999-03-30 with total page 318 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Since the publication of the first edition of Police and Policing in 1989, the amount of research being conducted on the police as well as public interest in the issues concerning the role of law enforcement has grown considerably. This second, complementary edition examines new issues and changes in law enforcement since 1989, drawing from the most recent and creative research projects in the field. Some of the country's leading experts discuss their findings on topics such as officer fatigue, collaborative problem-solving, tactical patrol, suicide, the role of religion in law enforcement, affirmative action, and psychological testing. This edited collection will prove to be an invaluable resource for students, scholars, and practitioners alike.

Author : James F. Albrecht
Publisher : Springer
ISBN 13 : 3030191826
Total Pages : 333 pages
Book Rating : 4.25/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Policing and Minority Communities written by James F. Albrecht and published by Springer. This book was released on 2019-07-31 with total page 333 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This insightful book examines the allegations against the professionalism, transparency, and integrity of law enforcement toward minority groups, from a global perspective. It addresses the challenges inherent in maintaining strong ties with members of the community, and draws attention to obstacles in ensuring public confidence and trust in rule of law institutions. Most importantly, the book provides insight into mechanisms and proposals for policy reform that would permit enhanced police-community partnership, collaboration and mutual respect. Acknowledging the consistency of this concern despite geographic location, ethnic diversity, and religious tolerance, this book considers controversial factors that have caused many groups and individuals to question their relationship with law enforcement. The book examines the context of police-community relations with contributed research from Nigeria, South Africa, Kosovo, Turkey, New Zealand, Mexico, Scandinavia and other North American and European viewpoints. It evaluates the roles that critical factors such as ethnicity, political instability, conflict, colonization, mental health, police practice, religion, critical criminology, socialism, and many other important aspects and concepts have played on perceptions of policing and rule of law. A valuable resource for law enforcement practitioners and researchers, policy makers, and students of criminal justice, Policing and Minority Communities: Contemporary Issues and Global Perspectives confronts crucial challenges and controversies in policing today with quantitative and qualitative research and practical policy recommendations.

Author : Brian D. Fitch
Publisher : SAGE Publications
ISBN 13 : 1483312534
Total Pages : 489 pages
Book Rating : 4.38/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Law Enforcement Ethics written by Brian D. Fitch and published by SAGE Publications. This book was released on 2013-03-22 with total page 489 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Law Enforcement Ethics: Classic and Contemporary Issues for the New Millennium covers many of the important facets of law enforcement ethics, including the selection, training, and supervision of officers. Editor Brian D. Fitch brings together the works of a diverse task force with a vested interested in reducing officer misconduct—including law enforcement scholars, educators, and practitioners from a variety of disciplines—to present a comprehensive look at this critical subject that is gaining more attention in agencies and in the media today. The text covers topics on the roles of culture, environment, social learning, policy, and reward systems as they pertain to law enforcement ethics, as well as the ethics of force, interrogations, marginality, and racial profiling. This volume also covers several unique aspects of ethics, such as the role of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder in misconduct (PTSD), cheating during law enforcement promotional practices, off-duty misconduct, and best practices in developing countries.

Author : Roger G. Dunham
Publisher : Waveland Press
ISBN 13 : 1478628863
Total Pages : 640 pages
Book Rating : 4.66/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Critical Issues in Policing written by Roger G. Dunham and published by Waveland Press. This book was released on 2015-02-19 with total page 640 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Seventh Edition of Critical Issues in Policing includes many new and updated contributions that offer fresh perspectives and research on the most current trends in policing. The entire collection of 34 articles, carefully chosen for their broad application, sharpens readers’ sense and understanding of the complexities of police work. Styles of policing, uses of technology, and roles played by citizens in determining a proper measure of performance in law enforcement are among the essential topics addressed. Comprehensive and fair, Critical Issues in Policing provides ready access to the brightest and best minds in the field of policing, encouraging readers to hold police accountable for specific goals, tasks, and objectives and to work in concert with citizens to promote secure communities.

Author : Roger G. Dunham
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9780881337297
Total Pages : 628 pages
Book Rating : 4.93/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Critical Issues in Policing written by Roger G. Dunham and published by . This book was released on 1993 with total page 628 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A reader to accompany the textbook Policing Urban America, the pair emphasizing the importance of involving community members in decisions concerning law enforcement, including tasks, objectives, and goals. Some articles have been updated from the 1997 third edition (first in 1989) and some new ones have been added. c. Book News Inc.