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Law Enforcement in the United States

by: Conser, James A., Ph.D.; Russell, Gregory D.

Law Enforcement in the United States

by: Conser, James A., Ph.D.; Russell, Gregory D.

ISBN 13:
9780834217249
ISBN 10:
0834217244
Format: Hardcover
Copyright: 01/01/2000
Publisher: JONES & BARTLETT PUB
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Summary

This book presents a unique balance of the theory, history, and practice of American law enforcement.

Preface

Acknowledgments

The Field of Law Enforcement

(22)

Key Terms Used in this Chapter

(1)

Learning Objectives

(1)

Chapter Outline

(21)

The Basic Concept of Law Enforcement

(5)

Law Enforcement as Social Control

(2)

Four Perspectives to Law Enforcement

(9)

The Approach of This Text

(1)

Summary

(1)

Questions for Review

(1)

Suggested Activities

(1)

Chapter Glossary

(3)

A Brief History of Early Law Enforcement

(26)

Key Terms Used in this Chapter

(1)

Learning Objectives

(1)

Chapter Outline

(25)

The Significance of History

(2)

The Fluctuations of Social Control

(1)

Selected Ancient Civilizations

(8)

The French Police System

(4)

The British Experience

(4)

Summary

(1)

Questions for Review

(1)

Suggested Activities

(1)

Chapter Glossary

(1)

Appendix 2--1: Peel's Principles By Category

(4)

The Evolution of Law Enforcement in the United States

(28)

Key Terms Used in this Chapter

(1)

Learning Objectives

(1)

Chapter Outline

(27)

Colonial America

(4)

Early to Mid-1800s

(1)

The Civil War and its Aftermath

(1)

Early Reforms and Reformers, 1890s to 1930s

(6)

The Evolution of State Police

(1)

Post-World War II Developments

(5)

Summary

(1)

Questions for Review

(1)

Suggested Activities

(1)

Chapter Glossary

(1)

Appendix 3--1: Major American Riots, Disorders, and Social Tensions

(5)

Appendix 3--2: Time Line of Criminal Identification in the U. S.

(3)

Law Enforcement Agencies in the United States

(30)

Key Terms Used in this Chapter

(1)

Learning Objectives

(1)

Chapter Outline

(29)

The U. S. Governmental Framework Applied to Policing

(4)

Statistical Profiles and Functions Performed at the Local Level

(13)

The Federal Agencies and Their Responsibilities

(4)

Private Policing in the United States

(4)

Summary

103

(1)

Questions for Review

103

(1)

Suggested Activities

104

(1)

Chapter Glossary

104

(3)

Crime in the United States

107

(42)

Key Terms Used in this Chapter

107

(1)

Learning Objectives

108

(1)

Chapter Outline

108

(41)

The Need to Understand Crime

108

(17)

Causes of Crime---Overview

125

(1)

Individual Level Theories of Crime

126

(2)

Causes of Crime---Social Level Theories

128

(6)

Emerging Issues in Crime Causation

134

(9)

Summary

143

(1)

Questions for Review

143

(1)

Suggested Activities

144

(1)

Chapter Glossary

145

(4)

Values in Law Enforcement

149

(34)

Key Terms Used in this Chapter

149

(1)

Learning Objectives

150

(1)

Chapter Outline

150

(33)

Importance of Values

150

(4)

Models of The Criminal Justice System

154

(6)

Sources of Values

160

(5)

Approaches to Government

165

(13)

Summary

178

(1)

Questions for Review

178

(1)

Suggested Activities

179

(1)

Chapter Glossary

179

(4)

Policing Roles, Tasks, and Styles

183

(30)

Key Terms Used in this Chapter

183

(1)

Learning Objectives

184

(1)

Chapter Outline

184

(29)

The Police Role

184

(13)

Policing Styles

197

(3)

Organizational Roles of Selected Positions

200

(4)

Understanding the Role Debate

204

(1)

Stress and Discretion in Policing

205

(3)

Summary

208

(1)

Questions for Review

208

(1)

Suggested Activities

209

(1)

Chapter Glossary

209

(4)

Organizational Structure

213

(44)

Key Terms Used in this Chapter

213

(1)

Learning Objectives

214

(1)

Chapter Outline

214

(43)

Organization Theory and its Development

214

(2)

Classical Organization Theory

216

(12)

Human Relations Theory

228

(4)

Modern Management Theory

232

(5)

Summary

237

(1)

Questions for Review

238

(1)

Suggested Activities

238

(1)

Chapter Glossary

238

(1)

Appendix 8--1: Selected Organizational Charts

239

(18)

The Basic Functions and Strategies of Policing

257

(32)

Key Terms Used in this Chapter

257

(1)

Learning Objectives

258

(1)

Chapter Outline

258

(31)

The Basic Function of Patrol

258

(11)

The Basic Function of Criminal Investigation

269

(3)

The Basic Function of Crime Prevention

272

(3)

Major Strategies of Policing

275

(7)

The Relationship of Strategies to Roles

282

(3)

Summary

285

(1)

Questions for Review

285

(1)

Suggested Activities

285

(1)

Chapter Glossary

286

(3)

Human Resources in Policing

289

(32)

Key Terms Used in this Chapter

289

(1)

Learning Objectives

290

(1)

Chapter Outline

290

(31)

The Importance of Human Resource Considerations

290

(3)

The Recruiting and Selection Process

293

(10)

The Law and Personnel Practices

303

(6)

Promotion and Career Development

309

(2)

Labor Relations in Law Enforcement

311

(5)

Summary

316

(1)

Questions for Review

317

(1)

Suggested Activities

317

(1)

Chapter Glossary

317

(4)

Training Education, and Socialization

321

(38)

Key Terms Used in this Chapter

321

(1)

Learning Objectives

322

(1)

Chapter Outline

322

(37)

Training Concepts and Philosophy

322

(5)

Types of Training

327

(11)

The Higher Education and Training Merger

338

(4)

Three Major Emerging Forces

342

(3)

Socialization into the Culture of Law Enforcement

345

(5)

Summary

350

(1)

Questions for Review

350

(1)

Suggested Activities

351

(1)

Chapter Glossary

351

(1)

Appendix 11--1: Basic Academic Training Program, State of Colorado

352

(2)

Appendix 11--2: Training Subjects and Hours, State of California

354

(1)

Training Subjects and Hours, State of Ohio

355

(4)

Legal Restrictions on Law Enforcement

359

(42)

Key Terms Used in this Chapter

359

(1)

Learning Objectives

360

(1)

Chapter Outline

360

(41)

Sources of American Law

360

(8)

The American System of Justice

368

(5)

The Impact of Courts and the Law

373

(22)

Civil Rights

395

(2)

Summary

397

(1)

Questions for Review

397

(1)

Suggested Activities

397

(1)

Chapter Glossary

398

(3)

Technology in Policing

401

(32)

Key Terms Used in this Chapter

401

(1)

Learning Objectives

402

(1)

Chapter Outline

402

(31)

The Importance of Information Technology

402

(1)

The General History of Information Technology

403

(1)

The History of Information Technology in Policing

404

(4)

Major Computer Applications in Law Enforcement Today

408

(10)

Other Emerging Technologies in Policing

418

(8)

Summary

426

(1)

Questions for Review

426

(1)

Suggested Activities

427

(1)

Chapter Glossary

427

(1)

The Evolution of Information Technology

428

(2)

The Evolution of Information Technology in Policing

430

(3)

Future Social Problems

433

(38)

Key Terms Used in this Chapter

433

(1)

Learning Objectives

434

(1)

Chapter Outline

434

(37)

Future Problems Affecting Policing

434

(1)

Global Challenges and Social Changes

435

(7)

National Changes and Challenges

442

(24)

Summary

466

(1)

Questions for Review

466

(1)

Suggested Activities

467

(1)

Chapter Glossary

467

(4)

Professional Issues and Problems

471

(46)

Key Terms Used in this Chapter

471

(1)

Learning Objectives

472

(1)

Chapter Outline

472

(45)

The Search for Profession Status

472

(9)

Ethics

481

(4)

Agency Accreditation

485

(11)

The Professional Challenges of the Future

496

(16)

Summary

512

(1)

Questions for Review

512

(1)

Suggested Activities

512

(1)

Chapter Glossary

513

(4)

Future Approaches and Strategic Planning

517

(26)

Key Terms Used in this Chapter

517

(1)

Learning Objectives

518

(1)

Chapter Outline

518

(25)

Planning Tools for All Ranks

518

(19)

An Approach to Problem Solving

537

(3)

New Responses to Traditional and Emerging Problems

540

(2)

Summary

542

(1)

Questions for Review

543

(1)

Suggested Activities

543

(1)

Chapter Glossary

543

(1)

Appendix I---Constitution of The United States

543

(22)

Appendix II---International Association of Directors of Law Enforcement Standards & Training, Model Minimum State Standards

565

(32)

Index

597

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0834217244

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