RT Book
T1 The use and abuse of police power in America: historical milestones and current controversies
A2 Robertiello, Gina
LA English
PP Santa Barbara, California Denver, Colorado
PB ABC-CLIO, an Imprint of ABC-CLIO, LLC
YR 2017
ED First edition
UL https://krimdok.uni-tuebingen.de/Record/883986663
AB "Providing a timely and much-needed investigation of how U.S. law enforcement carries out its public safety and crime fighting mandates, this book is an invaluable resource for students, educators, and concerned citizens. Provides a single-volume, go-to source for insight into police-citizen relations in the United States, from the 17th century through to today. Documents major turning points and historical events influencing the evolution of police power. Provides both supportive and critical perspectives on contemporary trends in law enforcement activities, attitudes, and practices. Enables a fuller comprehension of law enforcement in an era of significant political and social upheaval, much of which is tied to racial, ethnic, or economic factors
NO Includes index
CN HV7921
SN 978-1-4408-4372-3
SN 1-4408-4372-4
K1 Law Enforcement : United States : History
K1 Police : United States : History
K1 Polizei
K1 Doktrin
K1 Gewalttätigkeit
K1 Praxis
K1 Usa
K1 USA : Polizei : Rechtsstaat : Machtmissbrauch : Geschichte 1600-2015