This book, written by one of the most highly respected scholars in the field of policing, presents a critical examination of current police policies and practices and calls for new solutions to the dilemmas we face. It emphasizes understanding the nature of our problems and creating organizational environments conducive to solving them.

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.

Product Description: The Watchman didn’t arrive in a Batmobile but drove a tan, four-door Pontiac. He was in costume, of course—a trench coat, motorcycle gloves, army boots, a domino mask, and a red hooded sweatshirt emblazoned with a W logo. Journalist Tea Krulos had spoken to him over the phone but never face-to-mask...read more

Product Description: This book evaluates the newest efforts and initiative aimed at preventing burglary, discusses their merits and short- comings, and suggests how improvements might be incorporated in burglary prevention programs.

Product Description: Much of the existing research on race and crime focuses on the manipulation of crime by political elites or the racially biased nature of crime policy. In contrast, Lisa L. Miller here specifically focuses on political and socio-legal institutions and actors that drive these developments and their relationship to the politics of race and poverty; in particular, the degree to which citizens at most risk of victimization--primarily racial minorities and the poor--play a role in the development of political responses to crime and violence...read more

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.

In this illustrated book for older children and youths, Emily is a girl who is not afraid of spiders, or of black cats, or of the darkness. In fact, these are things which she prefers.

Product Description: 'Exploit your limitations' was the most profound advice ever given by the great jazz guitarist Wes Montgomery. 'TOTAL GILTRAP' is a prime example of this. Indeed, Giltrap himself is a living example of an artist who has exploited his limited, right hand pick and little finger technique to its nth degree...read more

Product Description: The book's premise is everyone is a nudist at heart. A brief history of nudism, naturism, dress and recent trends segues into near-future fantasy of an annual running event which triggers a quantum leap in social nudity and positive body acceptance...read more

Product Description: Building from our previously published Community Watch Manual (1992), this newly revised Community Watch Administration Manual (2003) is the most comprehensive and detailed manual on community watch in print. Detailed instructions are provided on how to plan a community watch program, manage it, recruit volunteers, conduct meetings, participate in programs, motivate members, handle resource development, and evaluate program effectiveness...read more

Product Description: Close to 60,000 civil lawsuits are filed annually against criminal justice practitioners. This increasing litigation poses a significant problem for law enforcement and other personnel who must ensure they are performing their legal duties within the boundaries of case law...read more (view table of contents, read Amazon.com's description)

Product Description: Analogous to Mrs. Clinton's it's takes a village to raise a child, the credo of DeLeon-Granados (affiliation unspecified) is to stop a crime, call a community. Countering the reliance on quantitative data driving US criminological research, the author offers personal insights into the dynamics ...read more (view table of contents, read Amazon.com's description)

Product Description: Scholars in various disciplines are recommending comprehensive measures to solve multiple societal as well as individual problems. The philosophy of community education has been overlooked but is a workable, comprehensive approach to addressing crime...read more (view table of contents, read Amazon.com's description)

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Product Description: Despite strenuous governmental efforts over the past decade, illicit drug use continues to pose a serious challenge to society and, in particular, inner city communities in the United States. Fighting Back describes the strategies employed by law enforcement agencies and community groups working in partnership to prevent and discourage drug dealing...read more

Product Description: A great, easy-to-read book the robbers and rapists, the gang members and drug pushers don't want you to have! On Guard covers nearly 50 different crime issues, from how to protect your home to avoiding carjackings, from guns to arson to car theft to child safety and much more! Wouldn't it be a smart move to acquire the knowledge, learn the protective measures, get the street smarts you need for these dangerous times? On Guard gives you solid, sensible information that will help you build a knowledge shield to help protect you and your family from all of the creeps out there! There's even a baby-sitter check list! This big 8&1/2 x 11 inch handbook is filled with vital information every member of your family should have - positive, proactive steps you can take, plus attitudes and practices you'll want to make second nature for everyone in your home...read more

Product Description: Fight Back, designed by Michael Levine, one of the most effective narcotic agents in drug war history and the author of NY Times bestseller Deep, is a tactical anti-drug manual for families, communities and schools. Called "the only drug plan ever to come out of America that made any sense" (Swedish Carnegie Institute), the plan-unlike the, now, $1 trillion war on drugs-has proven itself effective wherever employed...read more

Argues that organized citizens' anti-crime patrols offer a solution to the crime wave sweeping America, discusses existing experiments in crime prevention, and provides guidelines for organizing volunteer patrols