Bøger af Quint Thurman

In the most understandable and comprehensive text to date on the subject of community policing, the authors trace the historical development of American policing through the community era of present day. They introduce readers to the concept of community in modern society and explore changes in the function and legitimacy of police organizations. The text offers numerous highlighted commentaries in every chapter from police officers, deputy sheriffs, chiefs, and other practitioners as well as noted police scholars. These real-world examples illustrate themes and issues to students. Community Policing in a Community Era emphasizes agency leadership, problem-solving, community engagement, coactive policing, organizational change, and strategic planning. Key topics include: * A history of American policing* Policing at a time of change* Why police organizations change* Community policing in action* The role of leaders and managers* Community engagement* Selecting and training employees for community policing* Implementing community policing* Evaluating community policing* The future of community policing

The authors provide stepping stones for rural and small-town agencies to make the organizational changes needed for community policing to take hold. The book introduces the concept of community policing and its many benefits to the agencies and communities that adopt it. Important issues discussed include the challenge of organizational change, as well as examples of community policing obstacles and successes, and the future of community policing in the 21st century.

Offering a balanced approach to problem-solving issues in a complex and changing world, this book focuses specifically on the subject of problem solving in policing.

This book of original essays presents controversial topics, then encourages the readers to consider what they think ought to be done.

Includes the selections that identify several issues in policing about which something needs to be done, and present various viewpoints on possible solutions.

Offering a balanced approach to problem-solving issues in a complex and changing world, this book focuses on the subject of problem solving in policing. It includes chapters on domestic security, disorderly youth, auto theft, prostitution, gang delinquency, and crime in public housing.