Policing America: Methods, Issues, Challenges

by Peak, Kenneth J.

• ISBN13: 9780130218841
• ISBN10: 0130218847
• Edition: 3rd
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 1999-08-01
• Publisher: Pearson College Div

Summary

This book provides readers with a comprehensive view of the often obscure world of policing, with in-depth coverage of today's major topics. It explores the methods and issues, personality and problems, and attitudes and beliefs of those persons who enforce federal, state, and local laws. Chapter topics include the rights of police officers, women and minorities in policing, private policing, unionization, contract and consolidated policing, civilianization, accreditation, higher education, and stress. A “real-world” focus gives insight to one of the most difficult and challenging occupations in America. Career overviews highlight information on the various fields of police work for those considering making it their future. Given their prominence and authority in our society, “consumers” of police services will also find this a provocative read.

Table of Contents

Historical Development	1	(34)
Policing Levels, Roles, and Functions	35	(33)
Police Subculture: The Making of a Cop	68	(26)
Organization and Administration	94	(24)
On Patrol: Personnel, Methods, Functions	118	(27)
Criminal Investigation: The Science of Detection	145	(32)
Extraordinary Problems and Methods	177	(33)
Police and the Rule of Law	210	(30)
Accountability: Ethics, Corruption, and Constitutional Limitations	240	(25)
Civil Liability: The Outgrowth of Failure	265	(18)
Issues and Trends	283	(32)
Comparative Perspectives	315	(25)
Tools for the Task: Technology Review	340	(19)
Challenges of the Future	359