Holden, Richard N. : Central Missouri State University
Summary
Presenting fundamental information about the structure and function of law enforcement agencies in the United
States, this new text emphasizes the institutional and occupational aspects of law enforcement across municipal,
state, and federal levels. Holden undertakes the examination of its various aspects and complexities.
Highlights one of the most extensive historical sections found in an introductory text focusing on the Near
East, the crises of Athens, the reforms of Solon, Napoleon's police, and Scotland Yard.
Provides information on agencies of all sizes.
Takes students through the recruiting and selection process while examining such topics as recruiting strategies,
the application, the written examination, physical agility tests, medical requirements, and psychological screening.
Introduces students to the law enforcement function through discussions of the police role and analysis of
the police relationship with courts.
Explores the relationship between police and society in more depth than most texts, and particularly treats
the impact of such divergent sources as the news media on the "police image."
Concludes with a chapter exclusively devoted to the future of law enforcement, addressing trends that are already
in progress.
Contains charts and numerous contemporary and historical photographs of law enforcement.
Table of Contents
1. The Evolution of Law Enforcement.
2. The Evolution of Law Enforcement in the United States.
3. American Police Agencies.
4. Recruiting, Selection, and Training.
5. The Police Organization.
6. Police Socialization.
7. Crime and the Police.
8. Criminal Investigation and the Law.
9. The Court and Its Officers.
10. Criminal Procedure.
11. Police Deviance.
12. Police and Higher Education.
13. Future Trends.
