Development of American Law Enforcement, The [Hardcover]

David Hughes McElreath (Author), Ronald Tannehill (Author)

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This easy-to-read, historical overview chronicles significant events that have shaped American law enforcement—and provides an appreciation and understanding of its fundamental nature and contemporary form in American society. Well-documented factual events are presented in attention getting real-life stories. These stories help to highlight the challenges faced by American law enforcement as it continues to adapt to the rapidly changing needs of a complex society. Chapter topics include crime and criminal behavior in the 19th century; the birth and infancy of urban policing; profiles of professionalism; organized crime in the U.S.; and the 20th century law enforcement explosion. For police officers and law enforcement administration.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 384 pages
• Publisher: Prentice Hall; 1st edition (January 1, 2001)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 013015928X
• ISBN-13: 978-0130159281
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• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #10,540,102 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)