Police in the Community: Strategies for the 21st Century [Hardcover]

Linda S. Miller (Author), Karen M. Hess (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: November 12, 1997

Intended for courses in Community Policing, Problem-Oriented Policing, or Policing in the Community, found in departments of criminal justice at two- and four-year schools.

By focusing on the dual themes of community/police collaboration and problem-oriented policing, this text focuses on police involvement and interaction with the communities they serve. It explores the practical strategies of community policing as well as the philosophy behind the community policing movement. The text gives a historical perspective to community policing, examines it as a philosophy, and introduces the skills criminal justice professionals need to implement an effective community policing program.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 550 pages
• Publisher: Wadsworth Pub Co; 2nd edition (November 12, 1997)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0534537898
• ISBN-13: 978-0534537890
• Product Dimensions: 9 x 6 x 1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.4 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 1.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #3,674,606 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

Customer Reviews

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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Not that great, March 10, 2001

By A Customer

This review is from: Police in the Community: Strategies for the 21st Century (Hardcover)

The book has data but is written as if it was for a school paper with new words and every other line refering you to others work. This is a texbook used by some schools however, it gets a D- in helping people understand the COP programs. Try another book for learning and use this one for your reports

1 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars DISAPPOINTMENT !!!!!!, April 14, 2002

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"rdwelborne" (Washington, DC Metropolitan Area (USA)) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Police in the Community: Strategies for the 21st Century (Paperback)

I gave this book one star, however it should be less. I felt it was a poorly written book, because the author continuously referenced other source materials throughout the book. It clearly demonstrated the authors' lack of personal experience and knowledge of police work. It appears they mostly commented on their personal opinion of how they feel community policing should operate instead of facts and experience.
This book would be an excellent source for a high school book report, but a waste of time for law enforcement professionals.