Introduction to Policing

By Steven M. Cox, Gene L. Scaramella, William P. McCamey

An informative and entertaining text that prepares readers for the unique challenges of 21st-century policing

Focusing on the thought-provoking, contemporary issues that underscore the challenging world of policing, this easy-to-understand text balances theory, research, and practice to give students a comprehensive overview of both the foundations of policing and the expanded role of today′s police officers. The engaging writing style and stories from the field, coupled with unique coverage of the issues of policing in multicultural communities and the impact of globalization on policing, make this book a must-have for policing courses.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1452256616
• ISBN13: 9781452256610
• Release Date: January 2013
• Publisher: SAGE Publications, Inc
• Length: 480 Pages
• Weight: 2.18 lbs.
• Dimensions: 10.5" x 1.0" x 8.3"