Policing in a Diverse Society Another American Dilemma

Name: Policing in a Diverse Society Another American Dilemma
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ISBN: 9781594600135

ISBN-10: 1594600139

ISBN-13: 9781594600135

Edition: 2006

Authors: Mary Jackson

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Policing in a Diverse Society provides an in-depth look at historical events that have shaped the thinking of both minority groups and law enforcement officers. Many stereotypes and myths have evolved as a result of lack of understanding, and this book utilizes a historical perspective as another means of closing the gap between the law enforcement officers and the communities they serve and protect. The text offers the reader an opportunity to gain a better understanding of the "rift" that may exist between law enforcement and citizens. This is used to impress upon the reader the need for officers in training to arm themselves with more than guns and a badge--that knowledge about issues…

Book details

List price: $27.00
Copyright year: 2006
Publisher: Carolina Academic Press
Publication date: 1/1/2006
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 256
Size: 6.00" wide x 9.00" long x 0.50" tall
Weight: 0.704
Language: English



Introduction : policing in a diverse society


Community policing : an old philosophy that haunts us


Native Americans and policing


Arab Americans and policing


Policing the elderly : a forgotten population


Policing African Americans


Hate crimes and terrorist activity


Hispanics and policing


Gays and lesbians and police encounters


Policing Asian Americans


Policing adolescent street gangs


Future trends in policing and implications