Policing America: Methods, Issues, Challenges (3rd Edition) [Hardcover]

Kenneth J. Peak (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0130218847 | ISBN-13: 978-0130218841 | Publication Date: June 14, 1999 | Edition: 3 Sub

For courses in General Policing, Community Policing, and Policing Issues. Blending the real and the ideal, this introduction to police work reflects the author's more than 30 years' experience as a police administrator and academic--providing a "real-world" flavor not found in most policing textbooks. Using an exceptionally reader-friendly and personally-involving style, the author speaks in an open, frank manner that attempts to place students inside the officer's uniform. Coverage is both comprehensive and timely, providing in-depth looks at topics such as patrol, terrorism, the police subculture, accountability, civil liability, extraordinary problems and practices, the rule of law, investigations, policing in selected foreign venues, and the future.

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This text conveys to criminal justice students the methods and issues, personality and problems, and attitudes and beliefs of those persons who inforce federal, state, and local laws. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

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This book provides readers with a comprehensive view of the often obscure world of policing, with in-depth coverage of today's major topics. It explores the methods and issues, personality and problems, and attitudes and beliefs of those persons who enforce federal, state, and local laws. Chapter topics include the rights of police officers, women and minorities in policing, private policing, unionization, contract and consolidated policing, civilianization, accreditation, higher education, and stress. A “real-world” focus gives insight to one of the most difficult and challenging occupations in America. Career overviews highlight information on the various fields of police work for those considering making it their future. Given their prominence and authority in our society, “consumers” of police services will also find this a provocative read.

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Product Details

• Hardcover: 394 pages
• Publisher: Prentice Hall; 3 Sub edition (June 14, 1999)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0130218847
• ISBN-13: 978-0130218841
• Product Dimensions: 9.3 x 7.1 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.6 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #6,677,657 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars Great product, February 27, 2006

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K. Price (Fallon, NV USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Policing America: Methods, Issues, Challenges (5th Edition) (Hardcover)

The book is fabulous. Very informative and easy to read and comprehend. Definately a great author!

5.0 out of 5 stars Policing America, August 20, 2010

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This review is from: Policing America: Methods, Issues, Challenges (5th Edition) (Hardcover)

Good read and easy to understand. I used this book for a criminal justice class and it was right on point.

5.0 out of 5 stars Policing America: Methods, Issues, Challenges (5th Edition), June 25, 2010

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This review is from: Policing America: Methods, Issues, Challenges (5th Edition) (Hardcover)

This is a book I needed for a class I was taking last semester; it was the required book for the class and at a great bargain.