A textbook for those studying to go into the field of law enforcement. Taking a systems approach to...
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A textbook for those studying to go into the field of law enforcement. Taking a systems approach to policing that attempts to encompass all the social and institutional forces that impact policing, Conser (Ohio Peace Officer Training Commission) and Russell (criminal justice, Washington State U.) discuss the early history of law enforcement domestically and abroad, theories of crime, values in law enforcement, organizational roles and structures, strategies, human resources, police training and socialization, legal restrictions on enforcement, police technologies, professional issues and problems, and future approaches. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)
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