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POLICE IN AMERICAN SOCIETY IBD

COGNELLA ACADEMIC PUBLISHING
07 / 2018
9781516526147
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Following the shooting death of Michael Brown in Ferguson, Missouri, and other unfortunate events related to excessive force and police brutality, law enforcement officials in America are facing many renewed threats to their legitimacy.áPolice in American Society: Selected Readings for the Student Practitionerprovides students with information on the specific challenges and issues that individuals in police management must confront to rebuild public trust.áThe book begins with readings that present the historical perspective of policing, as well as new approaches to the profession. Later readings speak to legitimacy, professionalism, and accountability. The book concludes with selections on recruiting, ethics, and use of force. Specific topics addressed include the functions of police in modern society, the militarization of the police force, police legitimacy, and police shootings and citizen behavior.áPolice in American Societyáis well-suited for undergraduate courses in sociology, criminal justice, and criminology, especially those that address police and citizen behavior.Howard E. Williamsáearned his B.S., M.S., and Ph.D. in criminal justice from Texas State University. He is a lecturer in criminal justice at Texas State University. His research focuses on topics related to police management and police use of force. Williams has been published byáCriminal Justice Policy Review and Academy of Criminal Justice Sciencesáon topics relating to auto theft crimes, racial profiling, and fatal officer-involved shootings in the United States.

PVP
108,57