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Policing America Challenges and Best Practices

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ISBN-10: 0131598031

ISBN-13: 9780131598034

Edition: 6th 2009

Authors: Kenneth J. Peak

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nbsp; nbsp; Taking a new direction and emphasis, this edition ofPolicing Americaoffers a problem-solving approach and emphasizes what is actually working in the field.nbsp;nbsp;Based on the authorrsquo;s over thirty five years of experience, the book offers complete coverage of traditional policing topics, a concise view of the reorganized federal law enforcement system, and coverage of topics such as homeland security, community policing, investigations, accountability, patrol and technologies.nbsp;This edition features two new problem-solving chapters, an new problem-solving appendix and over thirty case-study exhibits that reinforce what works to attack such problems as terrorism,…    
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List price: $176.20
Edition: 6th
Copyright year: 2009
Publisher: Prentice Hall PTR
Publication date: 3/12/2008
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 528
Size: 8.25" wide x 10.50" long x 1.25" tall
Weight: 2.442
Language: English

Kenneth J. Ken Peak (Ph.D., University of Kansas) is co-author of six editions of Community Policing and Problem Solving: Strategies and Practices (Pearson Education). He is also author or co-author of several related journal articles concerning community policing (as it relates to ethics, repeat victimization, training, maintaining neighborhood order, planning and implementation, problem-oriented responses to homelessness, and improving citizen perceptions of the police) and has presented a number of related scholarly papers. He also co-authored three monographs (i.e., problem solving Guides ) for the U.S. Department of Justice, Office of Community Oriented Policing Services, the topics of…    

Foundations: Development of Law Enforcement Organizations and Police Officers
Historical Development: Coming to America
Federal and State Agencies: Protecting their Borders
Police in Society: Organization and Administration of Municipal and County Agencies
From Citizen to Officer: Preparing For the Street
Policing As Work: Patrolling, Problem Solving, Detecting
On Patrol: Methods and Menaces
Community Oriented Policing and Problem Solving: Confronting Crime and Disorder
Criminal Investigation: The Science of Detection
Constraints: Rule of Law, Accountability, and Liability
Rule of Law: Expounding the Constitution
Accountability: Ethics, Use of Force, Corruption, and Discipline
Civil Liability: Failing the Public Trust
Special Problems, Challenges, and Populations
Addressing Terrorism, Gangs, and Drugs
Crimes Involving Illegal Immigrants, the Mob, Hate, and Youth
Trends and Issues: Labor Relations, Women and Minorities, Stress, and Higher Education
Other Challenges Today and Beyond