Introduction to Policing

About this book

An informative and entertaining text that prepares readers for the unique challenges of 21st-century policing Focusing on the thought-provoking contemporary issues that underscore the challenging world of policing this easy-to-understand text balances theory research and practice to give students a comprehensive overview of both the foundations of policing and the expanded role of todays police officers. The engaging writing style and stories from the field coupled with unique coverage of the issues of policing in multicultural communities and the impact of globalization on policing make this book a must-have for policing courses.