Police Patrol: Operations and Management (3rd Edition) (Paperback)

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Based upon a practical application of theory with the “how-to” of “real world” policing, this book details the core functions of a police agency—covering patrol operations, goals, and strategies. It combines management theory with case study examples taken from small police departments. KEY TOPICS Specific chapter topics discuss police patrol hazards, community-oriented policing, patrol force staffing and deployment, special issues in patrol operations, and upgrading patrol effectiveness. For police practitioners, field supervisors, and middle managers.

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Covers patrol operations, goals and strategies. It combines management theory with case study examples taken from small police departments. New edition adds coverage of community and problem oriented policing. Each chapter focuses on a specific aspect of police patrol operations. --This text refers to the Hardcover edition.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 624 pages
• Publisher: Prentice Hall; 3 edition (August 14, 2003)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0131126342
• ISBN-13: 978-0131126343
• Product Dimensions: 9.1 x 7 x 1.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 3.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #144,872 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars Police Patrol-Operations and Management by Charles Hale, July 7, 2000

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This review is from: Police Patrol: Operations and Management (2nd Edition) (Hardcover)

The book is very well organized, covers several aspects of the police patrol division, and community policing issues.It is easy to understand the concepts discussed - as simple words are used. A very good reference book to have on hand.

2.0 out of 5 stars Police Patrol-Operations and Management, January 15, 2009

By	Robert J. Cronin Jr. (Granby, CT United States) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This book was a very simplified version of the Iannone book. Because both books were on the reading list for my LT's exam, it was not as useful as it would have been if had not already read Iannone. It supports everything that was written in that book but with less detail and even uses a quote from Iannone in more than one instance. I do like the fact that it was written in a very simple manner so anyone could understand the point he was trying to get across. Overall, I thought it was okay but definitely no Iannone-Supervision of Police Personnel.