Depolicing—the withdrawal from proactive law enforcement by officers on the line—has become an increasing concern within both police departments and the communities that they serve. Willard Oliver, a former policeman himself, draws on extensive interviews with officers in a variety of jurisdictions to explore how prevalent depolicing has become, why officers engage in it, and what can be done to minimize it. With officer behavior under more and more intense scrutiny, Depolicing is a uniquely important contribution to ongoing debates
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"The purpose of this book is to present a framework for understanding the police role in homeland security. The book intends to present a fuller understanding of how the concept of Homeland Security developed, what it means for the police, and where within the scope of a national Homeland Security framework the police fit. This book is intended to present the reader with a more holistic understanding of policing for homeland security, what role the police will play in this new era, and the strategic, operational, and tactical considerations necessary to implement this new philosophy of policing"--
The assassinations and attempted assassinations of American presidents were pivotal events that reverberated throughout the nation, even in cases where the murder was botched. The individuals behind each plot are often fascinating studies in obsession and distorted perception of realityÑlike President James Garfield's assassin, who spent an extra dollar on the gun he chose for the act simply because it would look better in a museum display after the event.||For the first time under one cover, this text offers a concise study of every presidential assassination, attempt, and rumor. Each chapte
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"Suitable for undergraduate students entering the field of Homeland Security and for Criminal Justice students, Introduction to Homeland Security: Policy, Organization, and Administration, Second Edition, is a comprehensive, accessible text designed for students seeking a thorough overview of the policies, administrations, and organizations that fall under Homeland Security"--
About the authors -- Foundations of criminal justice -- Introduction to criminal justice -- Perspectives on crime and criminal justice research -- An introduction to measuring crime and crime patterns -- An introduction to crime typologies -- An introduction to criminological theory -- Policing -- An introduction to policing: history and structure -- Police strategies -- Issues in policing -- The courts -- An introduction to the courts: history, structure, and actors -- The judicial process -- Issues in the courts -- Corrections -- An introduction to corrections: history, structure, and actors -- Punishing offenders in prisons, jails, and the community -- Issues in corrections -- Contemporary challenges -- Current and future criminal justice issues -- Admissible or inadmissible evidence answer key -- Beyond a reasonable doubt answer key -- Glossary -- Notes -- Index
Introduction to Criminal Justice, Second Edition, provides you with balanced, comprehensive, and up-to-date coverage of all aspects of the criminal justice system. Authors Brian K. Payne, Willard M. Oliver, and Nancy E. Marion cover criminal justice from a student-centered perspective by identifying the key issues confronting today's criminal justice professionals. You are presented with objective, research-driven material through an accessible and concise writing style that makes the content easier to comprehend. By exploring criminal justice from a broad and balanced perspective, you will understand how decision making is critical to the criminal justice process and your future career. The fully updated Second Edition has been completely revised to include new studies and current examples that are relatable to today's students. Two new feature boxes have been added to this edition to help you comprehend and apply the content. "You Have the Right to…" gives insight into several Constitutional amendments and their relationship with criminal justice today; and "Politics and Criminal Justice" explores current political hot topics surrounding the justice system and the debates that occur on both sides of the political aisle. [From Amazon.com] ; https://digitalcommons.odu.edu/sociology_criminaljustice_books/1025/thumbnail.jpg
