Paradoxes of Police Work

by Perez, Douglas W.

• ISBN13: 9781435496828
• ISBN10: 1435496825
• Edition: 2nd
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2010-01-01
• Publisher: Cengage Learning

Summary

Written by an experienced former police officer, Paradoxes of Police Work, 2nd edition leads the reader through the policies and inherent contradictions of law enforcement as described with real cop experiences and realities. In "tell it like it is" fashion, this book offers examples of real-life situations that occur constantly in the day-to-day operations of "routine" patrol and offers glimpses into the frustrations and stresses of law enforcement careers. This book tackles controversial subjects that many academic texts and field books too often ignore. But these are important issues and confronting them can lead to a better understanding of the profession, which can in turn create better professionals. Paradoxes of Police Work, 2nd edition provides thought-provoking and insightful topic coverage that clarifies the paradoxes in modern police work.

Table of Contents

Acknowledgements

Introduction

in the BAG: the Police Officer's Experience

Goals: What are We Doing Out There?

Stereotyping

Discretion

Due Process

Coercive Power

Media Imagery

The Subculture

Organizational Styles

Paramilitarism

Three Traditional Styles of Police Organization

Community Oriented Policing

Police Administration

Selection

Education and Training

Accountability

Futures

Leadership

Professionalism

Epilogue

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