Full Description
Police & Society offers an in-depth and analytical look at the process of policing, from police behavior and organization to operations and historical perspectives. Focusing on the relationship between the police and the community and how it has changed throughout the years, the authors explore the most important theoretical foundations and incisive research on contemporary policing and show how that research is put into practice. Now in its sixthedition, this unique text incorporates expanded coverage of police technology, homeland security, privacy and surveillance, immigration, and evidence-based practices and includes the most current scholarship. A new companion website (www.oup.com/us/roberg) features an online student study guide, animated flashcards,and self-quizzes.
Contents
PART I. POLICING FOUNDATIONS; 1. POLICE IN A DEMOCRACY; 2. POLICE HISTORY; 3. LEGAL ISSUES; 4. POLICE STRATEGIES; PART II. POLICE ADMINISTRATION; 5. POLICE MANAGEMENT; 6. ORGANIZATIONAL CHANGE; 7. SELECTION AND DEVELOPMENT; 8. FIELD OPERATIONS; PART III. POLICE BEHAVIOR; 9. BEHAVIOR AND MISCONDUCT; 10. FORCE AND COERCION; 11. ACCOUNTABILITY AND ETHICS; PART IV. CONTEMPORARY ISSUES; 12. DIVERSITY; 13. STRESS AND OFFICER SAFETY; 14. HIGHER EDUCATION; 15. EMERGING ISSUES
