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This text is about community policing -- a revolutionary movement, a philosophy and an organizational strategy that expands the traditional police mandate. It broadens the focus of fighting crime to include solving community problems, urging police to form a partnership with the people in the community so average citizens can contribute to the police process in exchange for their support and participation. A new chapter on the police and the public has been added to this edition, and all chapters have been updated. Profiles feature community policing programs in various cities, and problem-solving case studies cover topics such as drugs, gangs, homelessness, mental illness and robbery.

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In its second edition, this innovative text continues to focus on professor and student needs. Gaines and Miller have written a book that provides everything the introductory level student needs to know using a framework of up-to-the-minute examples of policy and applications from today's news. This applied approach is visible in the coverage of contemporary topics, such as Cyber Crime, an increased focus on careers, as well as the complete integration of technology into the text. With a new Student Guide, students have a full menu of the tools necessary to enrich their learning experiences and maximize their study time. (view table of contents)

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This is a comprehensive, up-to-date introduction to police administration for courses in police administration and for officers preparing for sergeant's exam. Covering all major administration areas, this balanced treatment of theoretical concepts and practice provides students with an understanding of how and why police agencies are administered and the options or alternatives available to the administrator. Practical applications and case studies, usually from specific departments, support the theoretical concepts. An overview of the political process delineates the relationship between the police and government. Strong coverage of planning activities covers planning, programming, and budgeting. Court cases are provided throughout to promote understanding of legal concepts which apply to the various aspects of administration. (view table of contents)

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Product Description: This first edition text offers an engaging, contemporary, and broad look at the administrative and operational responsibilities of the first line supervisor (sergeant and corporal) in police organizations. It provides students with the information they need to master the basic theories and principles of supervising police as well as familiarizing them with the diverse and challenging aspects of supervision during the course of day-to-day activities and more dangerous critical incidents...read more (view table of contents, read Amazon.com's description)

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This comprehensive text provides an overview of law enforcement topics, integrating major empirical findings and theory-based research findings in the field with a thorough analysis of contemporary policing problems. The issues-oriented discussion focuses on critical concerns facing American police, including 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 offered. Globalization, terrorism and homeland security are addressed. Video links provide additional coverage of topics discussed in the text.