Bundle: An Introduction to Policing, Loose-Leaf Version, 8th + LMS Integrated MindTap Criminal Justice, 1 term (6 months) Printed Access Card

Dempsey, John S.; Forst, Linda S.

ISBN 10: 1305699963 ISBN 13: 9781305699960

Publisher: Cengage Learning, 2015

Synopsis

Discover the challenges, excitement, and rewards of law enforcement today. Written by law enforcement veterans with first-hand experience in all areas of policing, AN INTRODUCTION TO POLICING, 8th Edition blends pertinent theory, practical information and applications, an examination of current issues, the latest research and statistics, discussion of court cases, and information on law enforcement careers. This package includes the printed text as well as an access code that will provide you with seamless digital access to your MindTap Criminal Justice resources from within your campus Learning Management System. You will be prompted to enter this access code the first time that you click on a link in your course that includes Cengage content.

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About the Author:

John S. Dempsey is Professor Emeritus of Criminal Justice at State University of New York (SUNY), Suffolk County Community College. He also teaches criminal justice and public administration courses at SUNY, Empire State College, where he serves as a mentor for ranking members of law enforcement and criminal justice agencies. Mr. Dempsey was a member of the New York City Police Department (NYPD) from 1964 until 1988, serving as a police officer, detective, sergeant, lieutenant and captain. He focused on both patrol and investigations. Mr. Dempsey received seven citations for meritorious and excellent police duty. After retiring from the NYPD, he served as Professor of Criminal Justice at Suffolk County Community College on Eastern Long Island, where he received the college's prestigious "Who Made a Difference Award" for his teaching and work with students. Mr. Dempsey lectures throughout the country on policing and criminal justice issues and is a member of the Academy of Criminal Justice Sciences (ACJS), the International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP), ASIS International, the Northeastern Association of Criminal Justice Sciences (NEACJS), and the Criminal Justice Educators Association of New York State (CJEANYS). He has received the Outstanding Contributor Award from the ACJS Community College Section and the Fellows Award from the NEAJS. Mr. Dempsey has written several books on policing and security. He received his Associate of Arts Degree and his Bachelor of Arts Degree in Behavioral Science from the City University of New York, John Jay College of Criminal Justice, his Masters Degree in Criminal Justice from Long Island University and his Master's Degree in Public Administration from Harvard University, the John F. Kennedy School of Government.

About this edition

• Publisher: Cengage Learning
• Publication date: 2015
• ISBN 10: 1305699963
• ISBN 13: 9781305699960
• Binding: Product Bundle
• Number of pages: 600