An Introduction to American Policing: .

By Dennis J. Stevens

Police Theory Meets Practicality Policing Texts Don't Get Any Better Than This - 10 Reasons Why You Should Adopt An Introduction to American Policing "I love your An Introduction to American Policing, Second Edition as one of the best designed textbooks I've had in my criminal justice program so far." - Student at Grantham University An Introduction to American Policing continues to engage students with a balanced yet critical investigation of police history and theory. This comprehensive text connects the US criminal justice system, criminology, and law enforcement knowledge to the progress of the police community. Updated case studies and narratives from violators along with current research help students understand the central theories and practical realities of American law enforcement. This leading-edge textbook will satisfy both scholars, who lean toward theoretical perspectives, and practitioners, who favor practical recommendations. An Introduction to American Policing, Second Edition is an exciting and modern resource that will challenge and encourage readers to understand, imagine, reflect, and exercise good judgment when thinking about the principal issues related to American policing moving toward 2020. NEW full-color design and photos engage students in the content and enhance the learning experience NEW case studies discuss current highly debated topics students see in news and media, such as the Michael Brown case and the Black Lives Matter movement Two NEW chapters cover public health and terrorist policies to keep readers on the forefront of contemporary issues police officers encounter NEW discussions on highly debated recent events, including police under unprovoked attacks, police use of drones, transfer of deadly pathogens among officers, human trafficking, and more The popular Ripped from the Headlines case studies have been updated and modernized to provide current real-life application Explains policing from the inside with personal experiences from officers on the job, offering a realistic sense of working in this dynamic field Combines theory and practicality through investigative reports about police organizations, case studies, narratives from violators, and current research and impressions from colleagues, officers, and researchers. Instructor resources include a complete Test Bank and lecture slides in PowerPoint format. This updated Second Edition is ideal for undergraduate Introduction to Policing, Police Science, and Introduction to Law Enforcement courses. (c) 2018 470 pages

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1284110117
• ISBN13: 9781284110111
• Release Date: May 2017
• Publisher: Jones & Bartlett Publishers
• Length: 470 Pages
• Weight: 2.00 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 8.5" x 10.8"