Introduction to law enforcement and criminal justice
Provides your students with comprehensive information on both law enforcement and the criminal justice system. This book not only examines the role of police within the larger criminal justice system but also introduces your students to the other components of that system such as the courts, correct...
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Stamford, CT
Cengage Learning
[2012]
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| Edition: | Tenth edition |
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Table of Contents:
- Part I: The Evolution of Law Enforcement and Criminal Justice. 1. A Brief History: The Evolution of Law and Our Criminal Justice System. 2. The American Quest for Freedom and Justice: Our Laws. 3. Crime in the United States-Offenses, Offenders and Victims. Part II: Contemporary Law Enforcement. 4. Contemporary Policing: An Overview. 5. Patrol: The Backbone of Policing. 6. Specialized Roles Of Police. 7. Policing After 9/11: Traditional, Community and Data-Driven Policing. Part III: Challenges to the Profession. 8. Policing Within the Law. 9 Gangs and Drugs: Threats to Our National Security. 10. Terrorism and Homeland Security. 11. Issues Concerning Police Conduct. 12. Becoming a Law Enforcement Professional. Part IV: Courts And Corrections: Law Enforcement's Partners In The Criminal Justice System. 13. Courts. 14. Correction