The police in a free society: safeguarding rights while enforcing the law

The paradox of policing a free society -- The evolution of the modern police force -- From neighborhood patrolman to law-enforcement officer -- The consequences of eroding respect -- The police and racial conflict in America -- The police as the face of the law -- Training the police for service ins...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Douglas, Todd (Author)
Format: Print Book
Language:English
Published: Santa Barbara, California Denver, Colorado Praeger [2017]
In:Year: 2017
Online Access: Inhaltsverzeichnis (Verlag)
Availability in Tübingen:Present in Tübingen.
UB: KB 20 A 9522
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Keywords:
Police > United States
Police power > United States
Law Enforcement > United States
Police misconduct > United States
USA > Polizei > Rechtsstaat > Menschenrecht
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Summary:The paradox of policing a free society -- The evolution of the modern police force -- From neighborhood patrolman to law-enforcement officer -- The consequences of eroding respect -- The police and racial conflict in America -- The police as the face of the law -- Training the police for service instead of enforcement -- Police legitimacy and public relations -- Handling officers who abuse the public trust -- The police force the public deserves
Item Description:Includes bibliographical references (pages 259-277) and index
Physical Description:xi, 291 Seiten
ISBN:9781440852909