To Protect and to Serve: A History of Police in America (Paperback)

~ (Author), William Thomas Allison (Author)

Editorial Reviews

Review

"To Protect and To Serve is a tremendously important exploration on the history of policing, substantially contributing to the study of criminal justice." — Pat Murphy, Farmer New York City Police Commissioner

"This book is a NEEDED resource to the teaching of history and policing. I can't wait far its publication!" — Randy Whittingstall, Mitchell College, New London, CT

"Allison and Wadman's text . . . synthesizes new literature, and weaves it together with alder interpretations, to show students haw this dynamic field has evolved and continues to change. Recommended." — Sally Hadden, Florida State University, Tallahassee, FL

Product Description

This readable book provides a comprehensive and detailed survey of the development of police organization, theory, and practice—and its role in American history. It examines how police have tried to maintain law and order in a democratic society, noting successes, failures, and continuing problems since the colonial period. KEY TOPICS Specific chapter topics cover police in Early America; the development of municipal policing in the Northeast; policing race and violence in the South; policing the American West; urbanization, progressivism, and police; the shift to police as profession; police and technology; leaders in the field, and policing to the 21st century. For police academy training programs and police department libraries, as well as law enforcement agencies and professional organizations.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 208 pages
• Publisher: Prentice Hall (September 11, 2003)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0131120646
• ISBN-13: 978-0131120648
• Product Dimensions: 9.2 x 6.9 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 10.9 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
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• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #732,132 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)