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Overview
Introducing "Policing in the U.S.: Past, Present, and Future" – a comprehensive and timely text that examines the current state of American policing. Written from a social justice perspective, this book offers a fresh and balanced look at contemporary issues in law enforcement. It challenges students to think critically, illuminates problems in policing, and explores workable solutions. With a focus on accountability and professional responsibility, the text delves into controversial topics such as defunding the police, the Black Lives Matter movement, and the use of technology in policing. Drawing on real-life examples and legal cases, it provides a comprehensive understanding of the complexities and challenges faced by police agencies today. Whether you're a student, professional, or simply interested in the field, this engaging and thought-provoking text will reshape your perspective on modern policing and inspire further exploration.
- Organization. The text’s 13 chapters are organized into four parts, covering the history and development of police, police practice and organization, the challenges of policing in modern society, and contemporary issues in policing, addressing topics such as diversity, discretion, and the impact of stress, budget constraints, and digital technology on policing.
- Author team. The text’s authors are all highly respected figures in the field of criminal justice. Lorenzo Boyd is a sought-after consultant, trainer, and speaker; Melissa Morabito focuses on research and the intersection between policing and public health; and Larry Siegel brings expertise on police procedure and nearly fifty years of experience as a prolific author in the field.
- “Policing and the Law” boxed features. Allow students to move beyond the basics and consider deeper issues by examining classic and recent cases that have established legal precedents guiding police behavior.
- “Focus on Policing” boxed features. Provide in-depth analysis of significant research, police initiatives, and impactful events, including the Kansas City Preventative Patrol Experiment that assessed the effectiveness of random preventative patrol practices on crime, citizen fear, and satisfaction with the police.
- “Careers in Policing” boxed features. Explore a range of law enforcement professions, including detectives, public information officers, and others.
- Critical Thinking questions appear in the margins and boxed features, designed to spur classroom discussion and debate on topics that appeal to students.
- On the Web features appear in the margins in each chapter, directing students to sites that provide more in-depth material than is contained in the text.
- The text is accompanied by MindTap, today's most innovative online learning platform, which powers your students from memorization to mastery. MindTap gives you complete control of your course to provide engaging content like Listen and React audio activities and You Decide branching activities, challenging every individual, and building student confidence.
1. Police and Society.
2. The Development of Policing.
3. Law Enforcement Today--Structure, Culture and Style.
Part II: POLICE PRACTICE & ORGANIZATION.
4. Police Patrol and Investigation.
5. The Promise of Police Reform.
6. Alternatives to Traditional Policing.
Part III: CHALLENGES OF POLICING.
7. Ethics in Policing.
8. The Changing Rank & File.
9. Police Discretion.
10. Police Misconduct: Corruption & Abuse of Power.
11. Legal Controls.
Part IV: CONTEMPORARY ISSUES IN POLICING.
12. The Challenges of the Job.
13. Changing Function of the Police: Active Shootings.
14. Technology and the Future of Policing.
Cengage provides a range of supplements that are updated in coordination with the main title selection. For more information about these supplements, contact your Learning Consultant.
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