Policing America
About Policing America
With an engaging and balanced approach, former police officer and policing scholar Willard M. Oliver encourages students to think critically about the role of the police and the practice of policing in American society today. Policing America builds a basic understanding of contemporary police practices upon a foundation of essential theory and research. In a readable style, the author offers a contextual understanding of concepts in policing, supported by academic research, and balanced with the voice of the American police officer.New to the Third Edition: Updated with new statistics and researchCarefully streamlined and edited to ensure teachability and accuracyCurrent policing journal articles findings included and citedDiscussion of the modern political movement of “defunding the police” and how this impacts both the police and the communityCoverage of the use of video doorbell technology and its effect on policingProfessors and students will benefit from:Succinct yet thorough tre...
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