Introduction to Policing

Written and extensively updated by an author team that includes former and current law enforcement officers, Introduction to Policing focuses on the thought-provoking, contemporary issues that underscore the challenging and rewarding world of policing. The authors skillfully balance research and practice to offer students an overview of both the foundations of policing and the expanded role of today’s police officers. Evolving with the modern realities of the field, the Fourth Edition discusses major new and ongoing impactful events, such as the political shift marked by the U.S. presidential election of 2016 and expanded coverage of women and minorities in policing. The accessible and engaging writing style, coupled with unique coverage of the issues of policing in multicultural communities, the impact of technology on policing, and policing strategies and procedures, make this bestselling book a must-have for policing courses. This title is accompanied by a complete teaching and learning package.

Table of Contents:
PREFACE ABOUT THE AUTHORS PART I. FOUNDATIONS OF POLICING Chapter 1. Policing in the United States Law Enforcement Today The Concept and Mandate of the Police Scope of the Law Enforcement Sector A Changing Landscape A Changing Workforce Additional Types of Police/Security Chapter 2. A Brief History of Police in the United States English Roots of Policing The Evolution of Early U.S. Policing The Political Era The Reform Era The Era of Social Upheaval (1960s and 1970s) The Community-Policing Era (1980–2000) The Homeland Security Era (2001–Present) Some Contemporary Policing Strategies Policing in the Past, Present, and Future Chapter 3. Police Organization and Administration Organizational Structures Police Militarization Operations Division Organizational Substructures Handling Change in Police Organizations Police Unions and Collective Bargaining Police Professionalism Professional Literature and Research Code of Ethics Professional Associations Self-Improvement Academic Field Accreditation PART II. POLICE OPERATIONS Chapter 4. Recruitment and Selection of Police Officers The Importance of Recruitment and Selection Antidiscrimination Legislation Entry-Level Recruitment and Selection Testing of Candidates Supervisory Recruitment and Selection Recruitment and Selection of Police Chiefs Chapter 5. Police Training and Education Police Education Research on College Education and Police Performance Police Training Types of Training Challenges Chapter 6. Police Work: Operations and Functions Basic Police Functions Styles of Policing Patrol Strength and Allocation Other Types of Patrol Evaluating Patrol Evaluating Police Performance Police and the Media Chapter 7. Contemporary Strategies in Policing Community Policing Problem-Oriented Policing Research on Community- and Problem-Oriented Policing Criticisms of Community Policing The Current Status of COP and POP Innovations in Policing Strategies PART III. POLICE CONDUCT Chapter 8. The Police Culture and Work Stress What Is Culture? Analyzing Police Subculture Types of Stresses in Police Work Effects and Consequences of Police Stress Police Shootings and Critical Incidents Counteracting Police Stress Chapter 9. Law, Court Decisions, and the Police The 1st Amendment The 2nd Amendment The 4th Amendment The 5th Amendment The 14th Amendment The Exclusionary Rule Police Use of Force The USA PATRIOT Act, Homeland Security, and Terrorism Chapter 10. Ethics and Decision-Making Police Discretion Ethics and Police Conduct Leadership and Improving Decision-Making Chapter 11. Police Misconduct and Accountability Corruption Other Types of Police Misconduct Research on Police Misconduct and Use of Force The Impacts of Misconduct Causes of Misconduct—Bad Apples or Bad Barrels? Misconduct: Management and Administrative Issues Accountability PART IV. CONTEMPORARY ISSUES IN POLICING Chapter 12. Policing in a Diverse Society Policing in a Multicultural and Multiethnic Society The Problem and Promise of Diversity Police–Community Conflict Public Image of the Police Police in the Community Women in Policing Minority Police Officers Chapter 13. Technology and the Police The Costs and Benefits of Technology Computers Video Cameras Surveillance Technology Crime Mapping Biological Identifiers Speed Detection Devices or Systems Armor and Weapons Chapter 14. Organized Crime, Homeland Security, and Global Issues Transnational Crime White-Collar Crime Terrorism Local Response to Terrorism and Transnational Organized Crime Chapter 15. Private Security History and Background The Current Private Security Force Private and Contract Security Personnel Authority, Requirements, and Accountability Private Security Versus Public Police The Risks of Privatizing the Police Coordinating Public Police and Private Security PART V. LOOKING AHEAD Chapter 16. The Future of Policing in the United States The Changing Context Ongoing and Strategic Change Terrorism and Future Policing GLOSSARY ENDNOTES INDEX

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. David C. Massey, Ocean Pines Police Department, Wor Wic Community College David C. Massey, Ed.D., is the Chief of Police of the Ocean Pines, Maryland Police Department, and retired Chief of Police of the Ocean City, Maryland Police Department. A 44 year veteran of law enforcement, and graduate from the F.B.I. National Academy and the F.B.I. Law Enforcement Executive Development Program. He has taught criminal justice subjects at police academies, and currently is an adjunct faculty member at Wor Wic Community College. He has been a Chief of Police for 28 years in his two police agencies, and has worked in various police assignments during his career including Patrol, Administration, SWAT, and Criminal Investigations.  He is a Life Member of the International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP). Connie M. Koski is an assistant professor of Criminology and Criminal Justice at Longwood University in Virginia. She earned her PhD in Criminology and Criminal Justice from the University of Nebraska at Omaha. Prior to entering academia, Dr. Koski was employed as a police officer for the City of Ypsilanti, MI, serving in a variety of capacities including patrol, major crimes detective, crime scene/evidence technician, accident reconstructionist, a member of the recruitment team, and as a field training officer.  Dr. Koski’s current work focuses on the development of several experiential learning opportunities in the area of crime and immigration, and her work has appeared in the Journal of Criminal Justice, Police Practice & Research, the Journal of Criminal Justice Education, SAGE’s Critical Issues in Crime and Justice, and elsewhere. Dr. Koski and her family reside in south central Virginia. Brian D. Fitch, PhD, is an adjunct professor of criminal justice at California State University, Fullerton. Dr. Fitch served for 34 years with the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department before retiring as a lieutenant. He has worked assignments in field operations, narcotics, forgery and fraud, advanced officer training, professional development, custody, and correctional services. Dr. Fitch has trained more than 10,000 law enforcement officers throughout the United States, as well as internationally in Canada, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and the United Arab Emirates, in leadership, decision making, and communication skills. He has held positions at California State University–Long Beach, Southwestern University School of Law, Cerritos College, Riverside College, and East Los Angeles College. Dr. Fitch teaches in the leadership development programs sponsored by the Los Angeles Police Department, and Los Angeles Fire Department. Dr. Fitch has published two prior books with Sage, Law Enforcement Ethics: Classic and Contemporary Issues (2013) and Law Enforcement Interpersonal Communication and Conflict Management: The IMPACT Model. Dr. Fitch lives in Orange County, California, with his wife, Monica.

Review :
“A well-documented text that is written by real-life practitioners with lots of experience and knowledge in the policing fields. I would also say the text is very detailed and covers all aspects of policing. It has hands on interactive tools for students as well as for the instructor’s resources.” “Current, well organized, well written, easy to understand.” “A concise, well-written, and inexpensive introductory text.” “This textbook covers all of the overarching topics that an introductory textbooks should, with enough detail to provide substance for upper undergraduate courses. This textbook can be used for all levels of undergraduate study.” “I would describe the text as a well-organized, relevant, and well tough out text book that is well suited to the mindset of students, many of whom are aspiring law enforcement candidates.” “Introduction to Policing is one of the better introductory books on the market that benefits from a collaboration of authors having both academic and professional experience.”