Dempsey, John S.,

An introduction to policing / John S. Dempsey, Captain, New York City Police Department (Retired), professor Emeritus of Criminal Justice, Suffork Community College, Mentor in Criminal Justice and Public Administration, SUNY-Empire State College, Linda S. Forst, Captain, Boca Raton Police Department (Retired), Professor of Criminal Justice, Shoreline Community College, Steven B. Carter, Sergeant, Modesto Police Department (Retired). - Ninth edition. - xxiv, 600 pages : illustrations ; 26 cm.

Includes index.

Police history and organization --
The personal side of policing --
Police operations --
Critical issues in policing.

This title gives students a real world introduction to policing. The authors of this book are veterans of law enforcement with extensive experience in all areas of policing. Their insight provides your students with a solid blend of practical information and theory, with an emphasis on current issues and topics.

College of Arts and Sciences Bachelor of Science in Criminology


Text in English

9781337558754 (pbk)

2017951295


Law enforcement--United States.
Police--United States.

HV8139 / .D46 2019

363.20973 D39 2019