Multicultural Law Enforcement: Strategies for Peacekeeping in a Diverse Society (5th Edition) - Softcover

Shusta M.P.A., Robert M.; Levine M.A., Deena R.; Wong Ph.D., Herbert Z.; Olson M.Ed., Aaron T.; Harris Ph.D., Philip R.

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9780135050880: Multicultural Law Enforcement: Strategies for Peacekeeping in a Diverse Society (5th Edition)
Softcover
ISBN 10: 013505088X ISBN 13: 9780135050880
Publisher: Pearson, 2010

Synopsis

MULTICULTURAL LAW ENFORCEMENT: STRATEGIES FOR PEACEKEEPING IN A DIVERSE SOCIETY, 5/e explains how the influences of culture, race, and ethnicity impact law enforcement and the communities they serve. Known for its breadth of coverage, this classic text addresses a variety of populations and includes new material on the mentally ill, the homeless, gangs, immigrants, Native Americans, multiracial groups, and cross-cultural communications styles. Using cases, guidelines, and protocols, it focuses on the contact police officers and civilian employees have with the community and stresses the importance of cultural awareness, understanding and respect.

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This text focuses on the cross-cultural contact that police officers and civilian employees have with citizens, victims, suspects and co-workers from diverse backgrounds. It explores the pervasive influence of culture, race, and gender both in the workplace and in the communities served by law enforcement professionals.

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This classic text explains how the influences of culture, race, and ethnicity impact law enforcement and the communities they serve. Known for its breadth of coverage, this book addresses a variety of populations and includes new material on the mentally ill, the homeless, gangs, immigrants, Native Americans, multiracial groups, and cross-cultural communications styles. Using cases, guidelines, and protocols, it focuses on the contact police officers and civilian employees have with the community and stresses the importance of cultural awareness, understanding and respect.

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Publisher
Pearson
Publication date
2010
Language
English
ISBN 10 
013505088X
ISBN 13 
9780135050880
Binding
Paperback
Edition number
5
Number of pages
560
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