The Police in a Free Society
Safeguarding Rights While Enforcing the Law
Seiten
2017
Praeger Publishers Inc (Verlag)
978-1-4408-5290-9 (ISBN)
Praeger Publishers Inc (Verlag)
978-1-4408-5290-9 (ISBN)
An unprecedented look at the evolution of American police, from filling their intended role as peacekeepers and guardians of citizen rights to calling themselves—and acting primarily as—"law enforcement officers."
As accusations of police misconduct and racial bias increasingly dominate the media, The Police in a Free Society: Safeguarding Rights While Enforcing the Law takes an unflinching look at the police, the communities they serve, and the politicians who direct them. Author Todd Douglas, a veteran state police commander, exposes the occurrences of police misconduct and incompetence as well as incidences of charlatans who intentionally inflame racial tensions with the police for their own political or financial gain.
Readers will better understand what police officers must deal with on a daily basis, grasp the role of lawmakers in keeping faith with the public, and appreciate the tremendous challenges that police leaders face in attempting to reverse recent trends and shore up public confidence in police officers. This is a rare glimpse into the often-ugly reality of what happens on America's streets, with insights gained from the perspective of the cop and suspect alike.
As accusations of police misconduct and racial bias increasingly dominate the media, The Police in a Free Society: Safeguarding Rights While Enforcing the Law takes an unflinching look at the police, the communities they serve, and the politicians who direct them. Author Todd Douglas, a veteran state police commander, exposes the occurrences of police misconduct and incompetence as well as incidences of charlatans who intentionally inflame racial tensions with the police for their own political or financial gain.
Readers will better understand what police officers must deal with on a daily basis, grasp the role of lawmakers in keeping faith with the public, and appreciate the tremendous challenges that police leaders face in attempting to reverse recent trends and shore up public confidence in police officers. This is a rare glimpse into the often-ugly reality of what happens on America's streets, with insights gained from the perspective of the cop and suspect alike.
Todd Douglas is a 25-year veteran state police commander and former U.S. Navy intelligence specialist attached to the Defense Intelligence Agency.
Preface
Chapter 1 The Paradox of Policing a Free Society
Chapter 2 The Evolution of the Modern Police Force
Chapter 3 From Neighborhood Patrolman to Law Enforcement Officer
Chapter 4 The Consequences of Eroding Respect
Chapter 5 The Police and Racial Conflict in America
Chapter 6 The Police as the Face of the Law
Chapter 7 Training the Police for Service Instead of Enforcement
Chapter 8 Police Legitimacy and Public Relations
Chapter 9 Handling Officers Who Abuse the Public Trust
Chapter 10 The Police Force the Public Deserves
Notes
Bibliography
Index
| Erscheinungsdatum | 05.02.2018 |
|---|---|
| Sprache | englisch |
| Maße | 156 x 235 mm |
| Gewicht | 680 g |
| Themenwelt | Recht / Steuern ► Strafrecht ► Kriminologie |
| Sozialwissenschaften ► Politik / Verwaltung ► Staat / Verwaltung | |
| Sozialwissenschaften ► Soziologie | |
| ISBN-10 | 1-4408-5290-1 / 1440852901 |
| ISBN-13 | 978-1-4408-5290-9 / 9781440852909 |
| Zustand | Neuware |
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Buch | Softcover (2023)
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