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Community Policing: A Contemporary Perspective, Victor Kappeler, Larry Gaines
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.
Policing In America, Victor Kappeler, Larry Gaines
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.
Community Policing: A Contemporary Perspective, Victor Kappeler, Larry Gaines
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.
Police And Society: Touchstone Readings, Vic Kappeler
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 …
Critical Issues In Police Civil Liability, Vic Kappeler
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 …
Police Civil Liability: Supreme Court Cases And Materials, Victor Kappeler
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.