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Controversies in policing /

This book of original essays presents controversial topics, then encourages the readers to consider what they think ought to be done. The selections identify several of the existing issues in policing about which something needs to be done; then, they present various viewpoints on possible solutions...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Authors: Thurman, Quint (Author), Giacomazzi, Andrew L., 1966- (Author)
Corporate Author: Taylor & Francis
Other Authors: Kappeler, Victor E. (Editor)
Format: eBook
Language:English
Language Notes:English.
Published: Oxfordshire, England ; New York, New York : Routledge, 2015.
Series:Controversies in crime and justice.
Subjects:
Police > United States.
Community policing > United States.
Police subculture > United States.
Police communautaire > États-Unis.
Subculture policière > États-Unis.
Community policing
Police
Police subculture
United States
Electronic books.
Online Access:Connect to the full text of this electronic book
Table of Contents:
  • Section 1. Setting the stage : policing before and after 9/11
  • section 2. The role of the police in a democratic society
  • section 3. Operational issues in policing
  • section 4. Ethical issues and police deviance.