100 Best Careers in Crime Fighting 1E (Paperback)

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Product Description

The most complete and up-to-date guide to exciting job opportunities in one of Americas fastest growing career areasFor anyone considering a career in the challenging, exciting -- and sometimes dangerous--world of law enforcement, this information-packed reference is the perfect starting point. It examines every aspect of crimefighting from local to state to federal law enforcement positions and from private security careers to high-tech cyberspace crime detection. Features include:- In-depth descriptions of all the hottest career areas: police, secret service, drug enforcement, FBI, corrections, juvenile justice, private security, computer crime- Valuable information on employment opportunities, earnings, education and training requirements- Opportunities for women and minoritiesMary Price Lee, Richard S. Lee and Carol Dilks are the authors of a wide variety of career guides.

Product Details

• Paperback: 224 pages
• Publisher: Arco; Updated edition (January 28, 1998)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 002861397X
• ISBN-13: 978-0028613970
• Product Dimensions: 9.2 x 6.1 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 12.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 3.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #1,897,348 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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28 of 28 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Not too bad, but serious candidates can do better., January 13, 2000

By A Customer

If you're interested in law enforcement, but don't have the slightest idea where to start, you might get something out of this book. If you've taken any criminal justice or law enforcement classes, however, skip this one and pick up a book that isn't so elementary. The best book ever written on federal law enforcement positions is "Guide to Careers in Federal Law Enforcement," by Thomas H. Ackerman. Your chances of getting a job in federal law enforcement will increase substantially if you have the information presented in Ackerman's book. Those who want to be municipal cops should consider "Police Officer," by Hugh O'Neil. Although O'Neil's book is quite basic, there is some good information about getting into police departments.

19 of 20 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars It was a pleasure putting this back on the shelf!, March 14, 2000

By	Martin Kuhn (Reading, PA) - See all my reviews

I rated this as a 2 only because you couldn't rate it a one and a half. I must admit the descriptions on both the covers say alot to attract you in. Unfortunately, I have to say that this book is not well liked by myself or the other 4 people, in my company, who reviewed it. The information is clearly the most basic, at best. I found that the authors severely lack in research experience and easily could have done a better job on this book. While reading through the sections covering computer security, bodyguards, private security, etc., I discovered that the authors, who have no practical job experience in these areas, painted a false picture in their descriptions.

This again shows lack of research and creative writing experience. The publisher has put out some much better law enforcement publications. Personally, I can't understand why they accepted the transcript from the these authors. I have put this book back on the shelf, where it belongs, and use it as a reminder of where "not" to go looking for this specialty career information.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Good for young people, January 13, 2000

By A Customer

Contains very basic information. Might be helpful for someone who has just started to think about a career in law enforcement.