Police Practices in Global Perspective

ISBN 10: 1442200251 / ISBN 13: 9781442200258

Published by Rowman & Littlefield, 2011

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Police Practices in Global Perspective
• Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield
• Publication Date: 2011
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1442200251
• ISBN 13: 9781442200258
• Binding: Soft cover
• Condition: New

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Synopsis

In an ever changing complex world, law enforcement must readily adapt to fight criminals/terrorists. In this work, Eterno and Das bring experts from all over the globe to explain policing in a way that only they can do. These experts are well-versed in law enforcement methods and operations in their respective countries. Nearly every part of the globe is represented in a cornucopia of nations: Australia, Brazil, China, India, Nigeria, Russia, and the United States. Many of the contributors are world renowned scholars with practical policing experience. Each chapter brings a unique viewpoint explaining the country's police from the perspective of that country's culture. The focus of the book is on transnational crime and terrorism; however, each chapter provides a basic understanding of policing in that nation. Additionally, a chapter on current legal practices throughout the world develops a global understanding of the difficulties faced by law enforcement. To combat crime and terrorism on a global scale requires an understanding of other nations: their cultures, their laws, their viewpoints. This book, written by indigenous authors, provides unique insights into the countries being examined. The wide range of countries combined with native experts make this book a necessary first step toward properly handling international crime and terrorism.

About the Author

John A. Eterno, a retired captain from the New York City Police Department, is associate dean and director of graduate studies in the Department of Criminal Justice at Molloy College. He is the author of Policing within the Law: A Case Study of the New York City Police Department.
Dilip K. Das is the founding president of International Police Executive Symposium (www.ipes.info) and the founding editor-in-chief of its affiliated journal Police Practice and Research: An International Journal.