This comprehensive text provides an overview of law enforcement topics, integrating major empirical findings
and theory-based research findings in the field with a thorough analysis of contemporary policing problems. The
issues-oriented discussion focuses on critical concerns facing American police, including personnel systems, organization
and management, operations, discretion, use of force, culture and behavior, ethics and deviance, civil liability
and police-community relations. A critical assessment of police history and the role politics played in the development
of American police institutions is offered. Globalization, terrorism and homeland security are addressed. Video
links provide additional coverage of topics discussed in the text. Now in full color, with color photographs and
illustrations. Video links provide additional coverage of topics discussed in the text. Key concepts, internet
links, charts and tables support the text throughout. Includes a glossary.