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Community Policing: A Contemporary Perspective, Victor Kappeler, Larry Gaines

Vic Kappeler

This introductory textbook covers the theory and practice of community policing. Topics include (for example) citizen attitudes towards the police; the impact of fear of crime; and police officers as community outreach specialists. The accompanying study guide identifies learning objectives and provides an outline, a list of key terms, review questions, and exercises for each chapter. Correct answers are given at the back of the volume.