This enlightening book removes the mystique and misunderstanding surrounding police work, exploring the principles of policing and introducing readers to the day-to-day practices of these dedicated professionals. It provides the basic framework for understanding fundamental police issues while, at the same time, questioning the conventional wisdom about policing. Chapter topics explore racial profiling, domestic violence, police suicide, women in policing, modern policing techniques, recent research, the latest statistics, and current issues and concerns. For anyone looking for a comprehensive introduction to the police—who they are and who they are not, what they can and cannot do, and their exact role in society.

The Police: An Introduction (2nd Edition)

Lyman, Michael D.

Criminal Law

Pearson College Div

This dynamic book presents crime detection as a fascinating field relying heavily on the past experiences of investigators as well as recent practical and technological innovations. It explores the many external variables that can influence the investigator's success and the specific methods of crime detection and prosecution of law available in todayUs field. The book is intended to meet the needs of both students and professors by presenting information in a logical flow—like the steps and considerations observed in an actual criminal investigation.

Criminal Investigation: The Art and the Science (2nd Edition)

Politics & Social Sciences

Social Sciences

PRENTICE/HALL

This dynamic book presents crime detection as a fascinating field relying heavily on the past experiences of investigators as well as recent practical and technological innovations. It explores the many external variables that can influence the investigator's success and the specific methods of crime detection and prosecution of law available in today's field. The Preliminary Investigation. Documenting the Crime Scene. Search and Seizure. Identification of Criminal Suspects. The Criminal Intelligence Function. Making an Arrest. Interview and Interrogation. Development and Management of Information. Wrongful Death. Robbery. Assault and Related Offenses. Sex Offenses. Child Abuse and Neglect. Burglary. Larceny-Theft. Motor Vehicle Theft. Arson and Bombings. Drug Offenses. White-Collar Crime. Preparation for Court. For anyone interested in criminal investigation.

Criminal Investigation: The Art and the Science (3rd Edition)

Lyman, Michael

Legal Theory & Systems

An introductory text for students of criminal justice. Explains the concept of organized crime, the history necessary to understand its current status, and that other groups are as guilty as Italian-Americans. Emphasizes the drug trade and the complicity of corrupt government and business officials. Other topics include terrorism and methods of controlling organized crime. Annotation c. by Book News, Inc., Portland, Or.

Organized Crime

Potter, Gary W.

This comprehensive overview of organized crime traces its history, current role, and future of players in this world, and includes up-to-date information. Two parallel themes pervade the book: 1) Organized crime consists of many groups in which race or ethnicity may not play a role, but whose affiliation is based on the needs of the group; and 2) Without the support of corrupt public officials, business persons, and others, organized crime would cease to exist. Organized Crime demystifies the world of organized crime by analyzing it closely and critically from a social perspective. Divided into 11 comprehensive chapters, this interesting and readable book covers the history of organized crime, the theories of behavior, the evolution of organized crime, its businesses, illicit drug trade, domestic organized crime groups, terrorism, the political and corporate alliances that contribute to organized crime, and the control of organized crime. This comprehensive study of organized crime is a useful reference resource for those in the legal profession, as well involved criminal justice and law enforcement.

Organized Crime, Third Edition

This book explores the principles of policing and introduces readers to the history, administration, and day-to-day practices of the police in the United States. It provides learners with the basic framework for understanding fundamental contemporary police issues while at the same time empowering them to question the conventional wisdom about policing. Chapter topics include historical foundations of policing, contemporary police systems, police operations, police authority, ethics and deviance, understanding and controlling police behavior, personnel administration, the police and the community, job-related issues, and current challenges and future directions. For individuals considering a career in law enforcement.

The Police: An Introduction

This book presents crime detection as a dynamic field relying heavily on the past experiences of investigators as well as recent practical and technological innovations. It explores the many external variables that can influence the investigator's success and the specific methods of crime detection and prosecution of law available today. The book also presents, in a logical flow, the steps and considerations observed in an actual criminal investigation. A six-part organization covers the fundamentals of criminal investigation, the investigation process, interpersonal violence, property crimes, vice crimes and related offenses, and prosecution. For anyone interested in thinking like a detective, and understanding the who, what, why—and more, behind a crime scene investigation.

Criminal Investigation: The Art And The Science

Criminal Investigation: The Art and the Science

Regents/Prentice-Hall

Dispelling current myths regarding organized crime, Lyman and Potter’s fourth edition reveals a truer picture of organized crime and criminal activity today.  Providing scholarly treatment and a social perspective, the authors explore the concept of organized crime, the historical foundation for its evolution and development, and the current status of criminal groups in today’s society. Offering timely and respected research, this edition includes a thorough examination of drug trafficking, new sections on emerging organized crime groups, updated case studies, more coverage international groups, updated statistics, graphics and more!Presents a broad view of organized crime that incorporates more than just ethnically- driven, pop-culture stereotypes. Incorporates two parallel themes—organized crime consists of many different groups and corrupt individuals in public office, business etc., contribute to the continuation of the problem. Uses thematic questions (What is organized crime? Is there really a Mafia? Is terrorism organized crime? Do political machines still exist?) to promote higher-order thinking skills and a critical examination of the topic. Synthesizes volumes of historical data and archives to present the most salient aspects of the organized crime problem. References information and reports generated by the Federal Bureau of Investigation, the Pennsylvania Crime Commission, the National Institute of Justice, the Bureau of Justice Statistics and well-known researchers in the field. Law enforcement professionals and those interested in a scholarly treatment and a social perspective of organized crime.

Criminal Investigation: A Brief Introduction is written in an innovative “brief” format, making it more easily understood by students and more user-friendly for instructors. It presents crime detection as a field that relies heavily on past experiences of investigators as well as recent practical, forensic, and technological innovations. This new text blends scientific theories of crime detection with a practical approach to criminal investigation and follows the belief that sound criminal investigations depend understanding the science of crime detection procedures and the art of anticipating human behavior.

Criminal Investigation (The Justice Series)

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The Police: An Introduction (2nd Edition)

Criminal Investigation: The Art and the Science (2nd Edition)

Criminal Investigation: The Art and the Science (3rd Edition)

Organized Crime

Organized Crime, Third Edition

The Police: An Introduction

Criminal Investigation: The Art And The Science

Criminal Investigation: The Art and the Science

Organized Crime

Criminal Investigation (The Justice Series)