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Vic Kappeler

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Community Policing: A Contemporary Perspective, Victor Kappeler, Larry Gaines Jan 2012

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.

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Policing In America, Victor Kappeler, Larry Gaines Aug 2011

Policing In America, Victor Kappeler, Larry Gaines

Vic Kappeler

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.

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Homeland Security, Victor Kappeler, Larry Gaines Apr 2011

Homeland Security, Victor Kappeler, Larry Gaines

Vic Kappeler

Taking a comprehensive approach, HOMELAND SECURITY provides an overview of homeland security and terrorism. Organized in a four-part format, it examines the foundation for homeland security, homeland security and terrorism, defeating terrorists and their activities, and Homeland Security's response to terrorist threats. Each chapter includes key terms, discussion questions, marginal web links and HS analysis boxes that encourage students to think critically and analyze current problems inherent to homeland security and terrorism.

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Community Policing: A Contemporary Perspective, Victor Kappeler, Larry Gaines Mar 2009

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

Vic Kappeler

This text explores community policing - a philosophy and an organizational strategy that expands the traditional police mandate. It broadens the focus of fighting crime to include solving community problems, urging police to form a partnership with the people in the community so average citizens can contribute to the police process in exchange for their support and participation. Now includes a chapter on Community Crime Prevention. Profiles feature community policing programs in various cities, and problem-solving case studies cover special topics. Includes ten principles of community policing, profiles in community policing, and problem-solving case studies.

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The Myth Of The Juvenile Superpredator, Victor Kappeler, Karen Miller, Gary Potter Dec 2005

The Myth Of The Juvenile Superpredator, Victor Kappeler, Karen Miller, Gary Potter

Vic Kappeler

"It is very hard for me, knowing that I'm going to spend the rest of my life in prison. I'm still a kid, and kids make mistakes. We can learn from our mistakes. But nowadays, all people want to do is send a kid to prison and throw away the key." --S.S., 16 year old sentenced to life without parole.

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Police And Society: Touchstone Readings, Vic Kappeler Dec 2005

Police And Society: Touchstone Readings, Vic Kappeler

Vic Kappeler

The articles in this collection reveal fundamental assumptions about the relationship of the police to society. Articles were selected for both their complementary and their competing natures. They serve as touchstones for one another, measuring and questioning the value of previous conceptions about how policing fits into the broader social context. Many of the articles challenge the methods by which information was acquired, how practices evolved from that information, and the background assumptions that drove the construction of practices and theories. The editor's purpose in assembling this provocative volume is to facilitate systematic inquiry to help readers discover connections, to …

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Constructing Crime: Perspectives On Making News And Social Problems, Victor Kappeler, Gary Potter Dec 2005

Constructing Crime: Perspectives On Making News And Social Problems, Victor Kappeler, Gary Potter

Vic Kappeler

This intriguing collection of articles explores the many actors, practices, and techniques involved in constructing the social reality of crime. The first section offers an overview of the issues associated with studying crime and the media. The next section explores the making of crime problems from gang rituals to less mature constructions of crime like road warriors. The final section looks at the effects of media constructions of crime. The frames through which crime is projected increase fear and shape perceptions of the amount of crime committed, the types of crime, who commits crimes, and what crimes are social problems. …

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Critical Issues In Police Civil Liability, Vic Kappeler Dec 2005

Critical Issues In Police Civil Liability, Vic Kappeler

Vic Kappeler

Building on the strength of previous editions, the fourth edition presents a well-conceived, clearly stated analysis of complex issues confronting law enforcement officers and administrators. Law enforcement duties sometimes place police officers in vulnerable positions regarding their legal obligations and expose them to charges of misconduct. Civil liability is an extremely expensive proposition for police officers, law enforcement agencies, governments, and—ultimately—taxpayers. Although substantial resources are often expended by the justice system to resolve liability cases, there are benefits to citizens. When the government assumes the responsibility to provide service or to protect the public, people injured by inadequate performance of …

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Police Civil Liability: Supreme Court Cases And Materials, Victor Kappeler Dec 2005

Police Civil Liability: Supreme Court Cases And Materials, Victor Kappeler

Vic Kappeler

The thirty-five Supreme Court cases in the second edition provide a solid, accessible foundation for understanding civil liability law and its impact on policing operations and management. This resource also includes a brief review of the basics of judicial reasoning and a short introduction on how to brief cases. These materials and the discussion questions at the end of each section help readers understand the process of legal inquiry and analysis and the changing nature of police civil liability law.

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Mythology Of Crime And Criminal Justice, Victor Kappeler, Gary Potter, Mark Blumberg Dec 2004

Mythology Of Crime And Criminal Justice, Victor Kappeler, Gary Potter, Mark Blumberg

Vic Kappeler

Now in its fourth edition, this widely used and superior alternative to traditional criminal justice books continues both effectively and clearly to debunk myths cited in the popular literature regarding the problems of criminality in the U.S. It serves as a solid foundation for readers to probe beneath popular notions of crime, criminals, and crime control. Each well-written chapter provides a distinct avenue for exploring misconceptions about specific crimes or particular aspects of the system. Kappeler and Potter’s provocative examination of the realities of crime and justice is a must read for anyone serious about crime, criminal justice, or criminology.

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Forces Of Deviance: Understanding The Dark Side Of Policing, Victor Kappeler, Richard Sluder, Geoffrey Alpert Dec 1997

Forces Of Deviance: Understanding The Dark Side Of Policing, Victor Kappeler, Richard Sluder, Geoffrey Alpert

Vic Kappeler

An informative look at a very difficult topic. The discretion, authority, and power granted the police to accomplish their mission offer multiple opportunities for deviance. This revised edition effectively organizes a large amount of material in order to provide students with a timely and comprehensive review of this disturbing dimension of police organizations. The authors analysis of deviance as the product of the organization of the occupation, the expectations of society, and the perceptions and interpretations of the role of the police are compellingly presented. A fascinating portrait of the social and organizational factors of the police working environment emerges, …

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