For courses in Community Policing and Problem Solving, Police in America, Police-Community Relations, Police or Criminal Justice Administration.Unique in perspective and comprehensive in coverage, this text fills a gap in the literature by providing an exceptionally up-to-date and scholarly synthesis of the collective nationwide experience in implementing both community policing and problem-oriented policing. It explains the processes and terms in detail--what they mean and how they are applied, as well as how they are implemented and evaluated. It explores both historical and operational perspectives, and provides examples of existing strategies and future considerations. Author team has over 35 years combined police service and 25 years of academic experience.

Product Description: Taking a problem-solving approach, this book provides readers with an insider’s view of the challenging and demanding world of the police supervisor or manager. Aimed at first-line supervisors and mid-level managers, it covers basic human resource responsibilities (training and evaluating officers, officer rights, etc...read more

Product Description: This anthology introduces students to the dynamic, rapidly changing field of Community-Oriented Policing and Problem Solving (COPPS). The context of community crime and its causes are brought to the forefront in this collection of articles by leading academics and practitioners...read more

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)