Law Enforcement Patrol Operations
Title | Law Enforcement Patrol Operations PDF eBook |
Author | Larry D. Nichols |
Publisher | |
Pages | 546 |
Release | 1998 |
Genre | Police patrol |
ISBN |
Law Enforcement Patrol Operations
Title | Law Enforcement Patrol Operations PDF eBook |
Author | Larry D. Nichols |
Publisher | |
Pages | 580 |
Release | 1990 |
Genre | Political Science |
ISBN |
Policing the Community
Title | Policing the Community PDF eBook |
Author | P. J. Ortmeier |
Publisher | Prentice Hall |
Pages | 344 |
Release | 2002 |
Genre | Law |
ISBN |
For courses in Police Patrol Operations, Community Policing, Problem-Oriented Policing, and Introduction to Law Enforcement in both police academies and colleges. This global, yet concise, text presents a view of uniformed police patrol operations from the standpoint of law enforcement services provided in the field. It focuses on the importance of professionalism, leadership, ethics, and effective communications in a proactive community, while also looking at critical issues and problems facing police officers today. Heavy emphasis is placed on the police mission and the requirements for police officers in a contemporary, democratic society. The author has been a law enforcement and public safety practitioner, researcher, and educator for over 20 years.
Police Operations
Title | Police Operations PDF eBook |
Author | Kären M. Hess |
Publisher | Wadsworth Publishing Company |
Pages | 552 |
Release | 2003 |
Genre | Education |
ISBN | 9780534551377 |
This introductory text covers all major areas of police operations with a focus on community-oriented and problem-oriented policing, which reflects the current direction of progressive police departments. Providing a comprehensive presentation of police operations, the authors incorporate the latest research on patrol techniques, cultural diversity, and changes in police administration policy. The text goes beyond the traditional focus on the patrol function of policing, but is still geared towards the student pursuing a career in law enforcement. Known for solid coverage of basic policing principles and practices, this text one of the few texts in this market intended purely for the police operations course, and not for a combination of introduction to law enforcement and police operations courses. Wrobleski brings a practical and professional knowledge with a practitioner's point of view, while Hess brings her experience of over 25 years of developing instructional products.
Introduction to Policing
Title | Introduction to Policing PDF eBook |
Author | Steven M. Cox |
Publisher | SAGE Publications |
Pages | 877 |
Release | 2015-12-31 |
Genre | Political Science |
ISBN | 1506307531 |
Introduction to Policing, Third Edition continues to focus on the thought-provoking, contemporary issues that underscore the challenging and rewarding world of policing. Steven M. Cox, Susan Marchionna, and experienced law enforcement officer Brian D. Fitch balance theory, research, and practice to give students a comprehensive, yet concise, overview of both the foundations of policing and the expanded role of today’s police officers. The accessible and engaging writing style, combined with stories from the field, make policing concepts and practices easy for students to understand and analyze. Unique coverage of policing in multicultural communities, the impact of technology on policing, and extensive coverage of policing strategies and procedures — such as those that detail the use of force —make this bestselling book a must-have for policing courses.
Policing in America
Title | Policing in America PDF eBook |
Author | Larry K. Gaines |
Publisher | Routledge |
Pages | 676 |
Release | 2014-07-21 |
Genre | Law |
ISBN | 1317521986 |
In the field of law enforcement in the United States, it is essential to know the contemporary problems being faced and combine that knowledge with empirical research and theoretical reasoning to arrive at best practices and an understanding of policing. Policing in America, Eighth Edition, provides a thorough analysis of the key issues in policing today, and offers an issues-oriented discussion focusing on critical concerns such as personnel systems, organization and management, operations, discretion, use of force, culture and behavior, ethics and deviance, civil liability, and police-community relations. A critical assessment of police history and the role politics played in the development of American police institutions is also addressed, as well as globalization, terrorism, and homeland security. This new edition not only offers updated research and examples, it also incorporates more ways for the reader to connect to the content through learning objectives, discussion questions, and "Myths and Realities of Policing" boxes. Video and Internet links provide additional coverage of important issues. With completely revised and updated chapters, Policing in America, Eighth Edition provides an up-to-date examination of what to expect as a police officer in America.
Police Field Operations
Title | Police Field Operations PDF eBook |
Author | Michael Birzer |
Publisher | |
Pages | 0 |
Release | 2015 |
Genre | Community policing |
ISBN | 9780133599381 |
Comprehensive, readable text that presents a practical look at police field operations and is designed to be used in one-semester courses on police operations or patrol procedures. Chapters have been designed to be independent units that can be taught individually, but also build upon each other to provide a complete picture of police operations.