Policing in America
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Policing in America

A Reference Handbook

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  2. English
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eBook - PDF

Policing in America

A Reference Handbook

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This book maps the development of modern policing—both theory and practice—from humans' first efforts at social control, through the British roots of modern policing, to the unique institution of American policing today. How Americans view police has varied dramatically through history. In 1856, New York police opposed wearing uniforms because they felt it represented a militaristic and nondemocratic type of organization. Today, our police model themselves on the military and use military tactics in the "war" on drugs. Policing in America: A Reference Handbook chronicles our changing ideas and methods of social control, beginning with the first recorded instances. It traces the trends that have shaped America's unique policing system and our fascination with police. It also examines the hot-button issues that concern police scholars today—such as the nature of the police subculture and police corruption—and details the trends and issues that will shape the future of policing. An essential reference for those interested in—and affected by—the American system of policing, which impacts us all.

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Publisher
ABC-CLIO
Year
2007
ISBN
9781598840445
Edition
1
Topic
Law
Subtopic
Law Theory & Practice
Index
Law

Table of contents

  1. Cover
  2. Contents
  3. Preface
  4. List of Tables
  5. List of Figures
  6. 1 Background and History
  7. 2 Problems, Controversies, and Solutions
  8. 3 Worldwide Perspective
  9. 4 Chronology
  10. 5 Biographical Sketches
  11. 6 Facts and Data
  12. 7 Directory of Organizations
  13. 8 Resources
  14. Glossary
  15. Index
  16. About the Author