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Discover the challenges, excitement and rewards of law enforcement today with AN INTRODUCTION TO POLICING, 7th edition. Written by law enforcement veterans with extensive experience in all areas of policing, this engaging, comprehensive book blends practical information with pertinent theory. The authors examine today's most current issues, policing techniques and industry trends, including homeland security, recent terrorism incidents, recent advances in policing technology, the controversial Secure Communities Program by DHS, ATF's Fast and Furious gun program, and more. Readers find the latest practitioner research as well as the most current applications, statistics, court cases and information on law enforcement careers. This edition features increased coverage of small and rural departments, while extensive examples from small and large police departments throughout the world and essays from respected law enforcement practioners delve into crucial policing issues and challenges. AN INTRODUCTION TO POLICING, 7th edition, is an essential read for anyone considering a career in law enforcement today.

It takes a special kind of person to be a firefighter, police officer, or other emergency response professional. Though the work is often dangerous and the pressure is high, there are many people employed in this field who say there is nothing else they would rather do. Law Enforcement and Public Safety explains what it takes to succeed on the job. This new resource describes how the different law enforcement and safety agencies work together and offers professionals advice for advancing their career through training and education. Law Enforcement and Public Safety is loaded with special features, including descriptions of key industry practices, essential career information, handy fast facts, and emerging industry trends.

For all college courses in police administration or organizational behavior, and as a reference for police managers or officers preparing for promotional exams.   This text provides a clear, concise, realistic, and up-to-date blueprint for successful police management. Drawing on decades of experience as practitioners, consultants, trainers and researchers, the authors fully reflect current theory and practice, while accurately capturing the "feel" of real-world law enforcement management. They focus on organizational behavior to promote a deeper understanding of both the police organization as a whole, as well as key interactions among officers, managers, and the community. This edition integrates the latest research, and presents all-new chapters on performance-based management and organizational development. It offers expanded coverage of leadership, team-building, stress management, and many other topics; as well as 39 new cases.

For courses in Police Administration, Management, and Supervision. The best-selling, most comprehensive text available for police administration & management, Police Administration 6/e presents a carefully researched and vivid introduction to police organizations that focuses on the procedures, politics and human relations issues that law enforcement managers and administrators must understand in order to succeed. Representing the collective experience of the authors' decades of experience in law enforcement, training, and teaching, Police Administration 6/e is recognized by both the academic and law enforcement communities as the authoritative treatment of this important topic.

This introductory book will establish a solid foundation in all of the major areas of police operations, with a focus on community-oriented and problem-oriented policing that reflects the current direction of progressive police departments. Now in its 5th edition, POLICE OPERATIONS: THEORY AND PRACTICE offers the same solid, comprehensive presentation of basic policing principles and practices that previous editions are known for, while also including the latest research on patrol techniques, cultural diversity, and changes in police administration policy. With an author team that combines extensive practical and professional knowledge with strong experience in the development of instructional materials, this book is an ideal resource for anyone who plans to pursue a career in law enforcement.

Policing Issues: Challenges and Controversies analyzes the most pressing challenges affecting municipal policing in the United States today. Longstanding and emerging issues are critically examined with a solutions-focus to provide readers with a strong understanding of the problems affecting citizens, communities, police officers, and administrators. Discussions are grounded in empirical research, other relevant scholarly literature, and current events to provide readers with trusted and well-rounded information. This text is ideal for those considering or training for a career in policing, or those currently working as police/law enforcement officers.

This book examines how today's officers can be guided by principles of professional conduct in eleven areas of law enforcement practice. The author brings over twenty-five years of experience in law enforcement and psychology to the task of defining professionalism and focuses on areas where professional behavior is of the utmost importance. These areas include instilling ethical values, developing professional attitudes and behavior, evaluating models of policing, understanding individual officers, selecting the right candidates, strengthening leadership, interviewing witnesses and suspects in effective ways, assessing the validity of investigative techniques, responding effectively to crime victims, and reacting to mentally ill people in enlightened ways. After examining why mistakes are made in these areas, the author offers concrete suggestions for correcting and/or avoiding these errors. Personal reflection questions throughout the text give. readers the opportunity to internalize the material and develop an appreciation for the complexity of the issues. This is an honest, straightforward book balanced between theory, research, and practical applications.