Product Description: Forty years ago, President Richard Nixon declared a “war on drugs.” Since that time, the country has incarcerated thousands of citizens and spent billions of dollars, and yet the drug problem rolls on. Today, the illegal drug market funds international terrorism, the horrific drug war on the Mexican border, and the senseless violence plaguing our communities, large and small...read more

Product Description: "It is always an ugly story. Whether it's the videotaped beating of Rodney King, 41 shots fired by New York police officers in the Amadou Diallo death, or a single shot killing an unarmed teenager in Cincinnati, police use of force is perhaps the most contentious issue in our country...read more

Product Description: This practical and clearly written manual explains the advantages and "how to" of effective community policing. Lt. Rahtz describes many examples of successful community policing, drawn from his own distinguished career as a Cincinnati police officer and manager, and from the research literature...read more