Who are the police? What do they do? How do they do their job? Why do they do it that way? This introductory overview of what its like to be a police officer is based on the authors 24 years of experience as a New York City police officer. Drawing on his experience, the author illustrates how being a police officer affects various aspects of personal life. Including examples from other cities, this text has an international emphasis. This books unique features include an in-depth discussion of policing as it relates to the exclusionary rule and the 4th and 5th Amendments.

Policing: An Introduction to Law Enforcement in America

Politics & Social Sciences

Dempsey, John S.

Social Sciences

Wadsworth Publishing

Instructor's manual to accompany Policing, an introduction to law enforcement

Criminal Law

West Pub. Co.

Combines coverage of private and public (police) investigations in a single paperback text. Written in a lively and engaging manner. Gives students an overview of why and how investigations are conducted and an awareness of who investigators are and what they do. Ideal for students thinking about a career in investigations. This book gives students the tools they need to get a job including what jobs are available, how they can go about getting them, what skills are needed, and what they will do if and when they get these jobs.

Introduction to Public and Private Investigations

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Forst, Linda S.

Carter, Steven B.

Cengage Learning'

You save money when purchasing bundled products. This bundle contains the loose-leaf version of An Introduction to Policing, 9th Edition and access to MindTapV2.0 for 1 term via printed access card. With a single sign in for MindTap, you can connect with your instructor, organize coursework and have access to a range of study tools, including eBook and apps all in one place! MindTap helps you learn on your terms. Read or listen to textbooks and study with the aid of instructor notifications, flashcards and practice quizzes.

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A "must read" for anyone considering a career in law enforcement, this book provides a current, insider's look at the many rewards, and the often intense stress, that are part of police work. Written by two authors with extensive real-life experience in all ranks and assignments of policing, this text gives you a solid blend of practical information and theory that gives a firm foundation in the various roles of the police: who the police are, what they do, and how they do it. The book also addresses current topics that concern you most, such as homeland defense, community policing, and current technological advancements.

An Introduction to Policing

A "must read" for anyone considering a career in law enforcement, this book provides a current, insider's look at the many rewards, and the often intense stress, that are part of police work. Written by two authors with extensive real-life experience in all ranks and assignments of policing, this text gives you a solid blend of practical information and theory that gives a firm foundation in the various roles of the police: who the police are, what they do, and how they do it. The book also addresses current topics that concern you most, such as homeland defense, community policing, and current technological advancements.

Cengage Advantage Books: An Introduction to Policing (Thomson Advantage Books)

PRIVATE SECURITY focuses on practical, real-world concepts and applications and includes detailed coverage of everything from industry background and related law to premise, retail, business, employment, and information/computer security as well as investigation, surveillance, and even homeland security. Throughout, the emphasis is on giving readers a clear sense of the numerous career opportunities available in this rapidly expanding field - including real-world insight on how to get a job in private security, concrete information on the skills needed, and succinct overviews of day-to-day job responsibilities.

Introduction to Private Security

This book presents a remarkable balance between the practical and theoretical. Dempsey brings his 25 years of policing experience (as a ranking officer in the New York Police Department) together with the best and most contemporary research to illustrate both the formal and the real workings of the policing system.

Introduction to Policing

Interested in a career in private security? With Dempsey's timely book, you'll gain real-world insight into today's field. Dempsey explains the role of private security in the context of a society highly aware of criminal activity and terrorism, and also addresses your practical concerns -"How do I get a job?" "What kinds of jobs are available to me, and what responsibilities will I have?" "What skills do I need?" As you read, you'll also learn about the ethics and professionalism expected of you, and the vital role that you'll play in partnering with public law enforcement in the solution to your community's problems.

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Policing: An Introduction to Law Enforcement in America

Instructor's manual to accompany Policing, an introduction to law enforcement

Introduction to Public and Private Investigations

Bundle: An Introduction to Policing, 9th + MindTapV2.0, 1 term Printed Access Card

Bundle: An Introduction to Policing, Loose-leaf Version, 9th + MindTapV2.0, 1 term Printed Access Card

An Introduction to Policing

Cengage Advantage Books: An Introduction to Policing (Thomson Advantage Books)

Introduction to Private Security

Introduction to Policing

Introduction to Private Security