Introduction to Law Enforcement and Criminal Justice

By: Kären M. Hess, Christine Hess Orthmann, Henry Lim Cho

ISBN-13: 9781305968769
ISBN-10: 130596876X
Publisher: Cengage Learning
Published date: 2016-12-05
Fully updated to reflect the latest changes in the field, this new edition provides comprehensive, practical coverage of both law enforcement and the criminal justice system as a whole (including courts, corrections, and juvenile justice) in one convenient volume. Acclaimed for its uniquely accessible writing style, many real-world examples, and its realistic and relevant boots on the street perspective, this new edition is packed with up-to-date information on today’s hottest topics. These include the numerous ways technology is changing the day-to-day operations of policing; the recommendations of the President’s Task Force on 21st Century Policing, including the need to improve trust and legitimacy with the public and a shift to a guardian mindset; the law enforcement response to new terrorism threats such as ISIS and homegrown violent extremists, the consequences of Brady-Giglio violations, and more. Important Notice: Media content referenced within the product description or the product text may not be available in the ebook version.