When Cultures Clash: Strategies for Strengthened Police-Community Relations (2nd Edition) [Paperback]

Daniel P. Carlson (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: May 2, 2004 | ISBN-10: 0131137972 | ISBN-13: 978-0131137974 | Edition: 2

This highly informative and provocative book addresses a number of current law enforcement and citizen issues. Written by a law enforcement professional, it provides examples and terminology from the “real world” of policing, while offering a range of strategies for citizens in the arena of police-community relations, giving readers a peek into world of the police officerand the oft-conflicting power they wield and the constraints they face from the U.S. Constitution. Written in a concise, well-documented manner and from a street-level perspective, this book provides a balanced discussion of the major issues confronting law enforcement. Topics covered include: differing perspectives from the point of view of citizens and officers, police culture, officer safety, the police mission, the failure of law enforcement management, policing the police, citizen behavior skills, complaints against the police, and bridging the gap between citizens and law enforcement. Usually well-suited for general readership, this book provides considerable useful and enlightening information for the average citizen. Especially useful for law enforcement and criminal justice professionals.

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"Discussion questions to provoke further examination of key issues facing America." — Ronald Swan, Lincoln College

From the Back Cover

Described as a "must read" for police officers and prospective candidates for law enforcement, this book invites readers to step back and examine their views and attitudes from a different perspective. In the process of defining and discussing the cultural underpinnings of the criminal justice community, the author addresses topics of special importance including sources of tension in police-citizen interactions; the challenges of law enforcement in a democratic society; policing as a "noble" profession; and police-community relations in a "Post 9/11 " environment.

FEATURES

• A writing style reflective of the author's experience as a police practitioner and educator
• Examines the role and expectation of policing from both the citizen and officer perspective
• In-depth discussion of out-of-control subcultures; corruption and racial profiling
• Examines the role of the leader in the development and management of a police culture
• Outlines a range of strategies for strengthening police-citizen relationships
• Abundant examples from the "real" world of policing
• Proposes a set of "Core Values" characteristic of professional policing
• Each chapter opens with a set of "Guideposts" to help the reader focus on key issues
• Discussion questions to provoke further examination of key issues

Product Details

• Paperback: 192 pages
• Publisher: Prentice Hall; 2 edition (May 2, 2004)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0131137972
• ISBN-13: 978-0131137974
• Product Dimensions: 8.8 x 5.8 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 9.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #489,500 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Book with Sound Advice, November 8, 2006

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This review is from: When Cultures Clash: Strategies for Strengthened Police-Community Relations (2nd Edition) (Paperback)

I had to read this book for a college course in criminal justice concerning community oriented policing. I also have met Mr. Carlson in person and I can tell you, the man knows what he is talking about.

The book primarily deals with where the police culture and society (the many cultures thereof) may differ, as you may have surmised from the title. This should be a must read for everyone working in law enforcement or in any social service capacity. It wouldn't be a bad idea for anyone trying to understand police or thinking of going into law enforcement to read either. The book approaches each concept as if speaking to two audiences, law enforcement and everyone else.