Introduction to Policing - Softcover

Cox, Steven M.; McCamey, William P.; Scaramella, Gene L.

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1452256616 ISBN 13: 9781452256610

Publisher: SAGE Publications, Inc, 2013

Synopsis

Focusing on the thought-provoking, contemporary issues that underscore the challenging world of policing, Introduction to Policing, Second Edition (by Steven M. Cox, William P. McCamey, and Gene L. Scaramella) balances theory, research, and practice to give students a comprehensive overview of both the foundations of policing and the expanded role of today′s police officers. The engaging, easy-to-understand writing style and stories from the field, coupled with unique coverage of the issues of policing in multicultural communities and the impact of globalization on policing, make this book a must-have for policing courses.

About this title

About the Author:

Steven M. Cox earned his BS in psychology, MA in sociology, and PhD in sociology at the University of Illinois in Urbana–Champaign. Dr. Cox was a member of the Law Enforcement and Justice Administration faculty at Western Illinois University from 1975 to 2007. For the past 45 years, he has served as trainer and consultant to numerous criminal justice agencies in the United States and abroad and has worked with several universities in the area of course development. In addition, Dr. Cox has authored and co-authored numerous successful textbooks and articles.

About this edition

• Publisher: SAGE Publications, Inc
• Publication date: 2013
• ISBN 10: 1452256616
• ISBN 13: 9781452256610
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 2
• Number of pages: 480