Controversies in Policing

By Quint C. Thurman and Andrew Giacomazzi

Book Overview

This book of original essays presents controversial topics, then encourages the readers to consider what they think ought to be done. The selections identify several of the existing issues in policing about which something needs to be done; then, they present various viewpoints on possible solutions. This is done against the backdrop of an era of significant change in worldwide security, post-9/11, that has caused major changes in the manner in which the U.S. conducts its political, social and economic affairs.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1583605525
• ISBN13: 9781583605523
• Release Date: June 2005
• Publisher: Routledge
• Length: 220 Pages
• Weight: 0.85 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 9.9" x 7.0"