Law Enforcement in the United States: .

By examining the influence of social, political, economic and cultural forces on the evolution of modern law enforcement, this updated Third Edition discusses the struggle between existing conventions in law enforcement and today's push for reform. This book is an ideal introduction to law enforcement and goes beyond discussions of local policing to examine how forces like technology, privatization, and the threat of terrorism are affecting law enforcement on local, state, and national levels. Readers will learn how these diverse and unpredictable forces are shaping the future of law enforcement in the United States, and will come away with the ability to think critically about law enforcement issues. New Material added to the revised and updated Third Edition: Stay Current boxes throughout the text offer references and key search terms for further internet research Updated figures, tables, charts and other statistical and descriptive information New chapter on socialization, advancement, and professionalism (chapter 8), including ethics and misconduct Updated discussions on "Technology in Law Enforcement" (chapter 11) New chapter with emphasis on law enforcement's role in national security, homeland security, and protecting private assets (chapter 12) A separate chapter on "Policing Strategies, Tactics, and Daily Operations" (chapter 13) An updated and expanded chapter on management issues Preview Content Now Scroll to the Samples tab to view Chapter 1: The Field of Law Enforcement Thoroughly updated with the most current figures, tables, charts and other statistical and descriptive information. Contains more photographs and web links to articles and sites to help students stay abreast of emerging issues. Each chapter contains Key Terms, Critical Thinking Questions, Chapter Specific Web Links, Glossary, References, and Additional Readings. Instructor resources include an instructor's manual containing lecture outlines, discussion questions, and an answer key to the critical thinking questions found in the text; test bank; and Microsoft(R) PowerPoint(R) slides. This updated Third Edition is an ideal introduction to law enforcement and is suitable for courses titled Police Science and Criminal Justice, Police and Society, Introduction to Policing/Introduction to Law Enforcement. (c) 2013 488 pages