Designed for use in two consecutive Police Foundations Program (PFP) courses: PFP 104, a generic college English course; and PFP 204, a course geared toward the forms of communication used in policing, specifically, report writing. Adapted from the U.S. second edition, this text is essentially a structural workbook containing exercises on punctuation, grammar, parts of speech, etc., focused on the needs of Police Foundations students. Nine new rhetorical sections have been added to the Canadian edition, resulting in a text that is both a communications resource and a practical workbook.

Report it in Writing, Canadian Edition

Literature & Fiction

Goodman, Debbie J.

Doughty, H. Carol

World Literature

Pearson Education Canada

User-friendly, easy-to-read and understandable, this book provides a blend of writing guidelines as well as the essential principles needed by officers to write good reports. Covers the essentials of report writing, parts of speech, word usage, the sentence, active vs. passive voice/grammar, spelling, and punctuation. For law enforcement and corrections officers, trainees, and supervisors.

Report It in Writing

Reference

PRENTICE/HALL

Offering scenario-based training exercises centered on ethics, this workbook strives to reinforce equitable, effective, and ethical behavior among law enforcement. Its fundamental purpose is to encourage skilled police/corrections recruits and officers to think critically and carefully about their actions, their decisions, and their values. Now with a total of 75 scenario-based exercises, the workbook offersEthical Encounters of varying levels and scenarios geared specifically to homeland security.Points to Ponder questions guide each activity as readers confront many of issues they will likely face during their career.Twenty new homeland security Ethical Encounters offer thought-provoking scenarios that reflect current homeland security issues. Keeps material up-to-date and covers the most pressing issues officers currently face. Higher-levelEthical Encounters encourage readers to consider issues that are not as straight-forward and do not have simple resolutions. Coverage of various forms of police deviance outlines behaviors to avoid during one’s professional career.Skilled police/corrections recruits and officers in the field.

Enforcing Ethics: A Scenario-Based Workbook for Police and Corrections Recruits, Officers and Supervisors, Second Edition

Politics & Social Sciences

Philosophy

Pearson College Div

Criminal Justice: A Collection of True-Crime Cases is a first-of-its-kind approach to blending theory with reality using compelling, newsworthy cases. Gripping and easy-to-digest, the handbook contains eight high profile cases that will hold readers’ interest–page after page. Cases coincide with Part I crimes and discuss crimes against persons and crimes against property. Each case follows a consistent format, providing definitions of crime, statistical data, analysis of crimes and investigative questions. Presents cases that discuss crimes against persons and crimes against property. Devotes separate coverage to murder, rape, robbery, aggravated assault, burglary, arson, larceny-theft, and motor vehicle theft. Includes high profile cases such as The Winona Ryder Shoplifting Case, The Seaton Hall Fire, and The Andrew Cunanan Case. Reinforce knowledge of Part I crimes by discussing elements of the offenses, investigative procedures, modus operandi, and the motivation for criminals to commit these crimes. Because of the unique police-style manner in which the book has been written, it is recommended that this book be utilized in a supplemental capacity for a variety of police academy training classes to include: Introduction to Criminology; Introduction to Criminal Justice; Introduction to Policing/Law Enforcement Systems; Criminal Law; Constitutional Law; Criminal Investigation.

Criminal Justice: A Collection of True Crime Cases, Prentice Hall's Reality Reading Series

Grimming, Ron

Social Sciences

Pearson

This career guidebook is unique in that it lists all the possible Criminal Justice jobs alphabetically, as well as information on job searches and job interview tips.  Authored by the Department Chair and Dean at one of the largest Criminal Justice programs in the country, this book brings immense experience and value in helping you find your place in the industry. A step-by-step process on how to identify a career or job in Criminal Justice, pursue it, and get it! Helps readers go through the whole job process from start to end, finishing with their choice of career/job in the Criminal Justice field.  Ideal for anyone looking to pursue a career in Criminal Justice.

Work in Criminal Justice: An A-z Guide to Careers

Business & Money

Job Hunting & Careers

Designed to teach law enforcement professionals how to write more effectively. Focusing on report writing essentials, parts of speech, word usage, sentence structure, grammar, spelling and punctuation, it reinforces basic rules of the English language and writing techniques that work effectively for police and correction reports. This new edition features an increased emphasis on interview skills, more jargon and slang terms, new English and report-writing exercises and ethical scenarios that reinforce report writing skills. An emphasis on interview skills - Shows readers how to ask questions that reveal more detailed and accurate information. Demonstrates the connection between effective questioning and effective report writing. More jargon and slang terms - Familiarizes readers with terms they may encounter in the field. Minimizes confusion regarding street terms and unfamiliar vocabulary. Law enforcement professionals.

Offering scenario-based training exercises centered on ethics, this workbook strives to reinforce equitable, effective, and ethical behavior among law enforcement. Its fundamental purpose is to encourage skilled police/corrections recruits and officers to think critically and carefully about their actions, their decisions, and their values. Now with a total of 75 scenario-based exercises, the workbook offers Ethical Encounters of varying levels and scenarios geared specifically to homeland security. Points to Ponder questions guide each activity as readers confront many of issues they will likely face during their career.Twenty new homeland security Ethical Encounters offer thought-provoking scenarios that reflect current homeland security issues. Keeps material up-to-date and covers the most pressing issues officers currently face. Higher-level Ethical Encounters encourage readers to consider issues that are not as straight-forward and do not have simple resolutions. Coverage of various forms of police deviance outlines behaviors to avoid during one’s professional career. Skilled police/corrections recruits and officers in the field.

Enforcing Ethics: A Scenario-Based Workbook for Police and Corrections Recruits and Officers (3rd Edition)

Cited by the United States Supreme Court as a valuable training source, this book helps beginning college students and police officers understand key cases and issues of the Fourth Amendment. Its concepts are easy to grasp and its strengths include the simplicity of the legal discussions and the sample search warrants and consent to be searched forms. Drawing on the author’s extensive experience, the handbook provides readers with a basic understanding of the Constitution and the safeguards that law enforcement officers must have to operate successfully within the current criminal justice system. For courses in the Law of Search and Seizure and Basic Criminal Justice.

The Search and Seizure Handbook (3rd Edition)

Waksman, David M.

ENFORCING ETHICS: A SCENARIO-BASED WORKBOOK FOR POLICE &amp; CORRECTIONS RECRUITS AND OFFICERS, 4/e uses 85 “ethical encounter” case study exercises to promote equitable, effective, and ethical behavior among law enforcement. Its fundamental purpose is to encourage skilled police/corrections recruits and officers to think critically and carefully about their actions, their decisions, and their values. It teaches through the coherent “Ethics” framework, showing how officer behavior is shaped by Environment, Training, Home life; Individual beliefs; Citizens; and Stress. This edition adds ten new ethical scenarios designed to promote dialogue and critical thinking about drug-related matters, financial concerns, traffic offenses, socializing, and other key issues. It also contains an entirely new chapter on high-profile cases and their lessons; and significantly more coverage of the consequences of unethical behavior.

Enforcing Ethics: A Scenario-Based Workbook for Police & Corrections Recruits and Officers (4th Edition)

Business Culture

Juvenile crime is one of the nation’s most serious crime problems. As part of Prentice Hall’s Reality Reading Series, this case book explores the topic using provocative, high-profile cases. Written in a unique police-style, the casebook examines poignant questions about juveniles and is designed to encourage vibrant discussion about these real situations. Filled with current statistical data, its purpose is to present a realistic look at youth offenders and a better understanding about this disruptive social condition

Juvenile Justice: A Collection of True-Crime Cases

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Report it in Writing, Canadian Edition

Report It in Writing

Enforcing Ethics: A Scenario-Based Workbook for Police and Corrections Recruits, Officers and Supervisors, Second Edition

Criminal Justice: A Collection of True Crime Cases, Prentice Hall's Reality Reading Series

Work in Criminal Justice: An A-z Guide to Careers

Report It in Writing

Enforcing Ethics: A Scenario-Based Workbook for Police and Corrections Recruits and Officers (3rd Edition)

The Search and Seizure Handbook (3rd Edition)

Enforcing Ethics: A Scenario-Based Workbook for Police & Corrections Recruits and Officers (4th Edition)

Juvenile Justice: A Collection of True-Crime Cases