Law Enforcement in the U.S.

Professors and students will find in this text a unique balance of the theory, history and practice of American law enforcement. The text sp ans information on the evolution and theory of social control to the t raining, function and strategies involved in modern policing. In addit ion, the authors examine the "gray" areas of law enforcement, ethics, forces in society that impact policing, and the laws governing police behavior. The text also includes a variety of teaching tools, includin g learning objectives, key terms, chapter outlines and summaries, disc ussion questions, a glossary, and learning activities.