Introduction to Law Enforcement

With contributions by nine authors offering a diverse presentation, Introduction to Law Enforcement goes beyond the linear perspective found in most law enforcement texts and offers multiple perspectives and discussions regarding both private and public entities. Through this approach, readers gain an understanding of several dimensions of the subject matter.
Topics discussed include:
Contemporary crime trends
Policing ethics
Law enforcement history
The functions of modern law enforcement agencies
Homeland security
Public service
Human resources
The path of a case from arrest through incarceration and post-release
Local, state, regional, federal, and tribal law enforcement agencies
Private enforcement organizations
Adaptable across a wide range of learning environments, the book uses a convenient format organized by agency type. Pedagogical features include learning objectives, case studies, and discussion questions to facilitate reader assimilation of the material. Comprehensive in scope, the text presents a robust consideration of the law enforcement domain.