RT Book T1 The police in a free society: safeguarding rights while enforcing the law A1 Douglas, Todd LA English PP Santa Barbara, California Denver, Colorado PB Praeger YR 2017 UL https://krimdok.uni-tuebingen.de/Record/1629460699 AB 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 NO Includes bibliographical references (pages 259-277) and index CN KF5399 SN 9781440852909 K1 Police : United States K1 Police power : United States K1 Law Enforcement : United States K1 Police misconduct : United States K1 USA : Polizei : Rechtsstaat : Menschenrecht