Introduction to law enforcement and criminal justice

INTRODUCTION TO LAW ENFORCEMENT AND CRIMINAL JUSTICE, 10th edition provides readers with comprehensive information on both law enforcement and the criminal justice system, all in one convenient book. This very practical, applied book not only examines the role of police within the larger criminal justice system but it also introduces readers to the other components of that system such as the courts, corrections, and juvenile justice. INTRODUCTION TO LAW ENFORCEMENT AND CRIMINAL JUSTICE, 10th edition has a uniquely accessible writing style with many real-world examples and has a "boots on the street" perspective. This new edition includes an extensive discussion of data-driven strategies and policing, such as CompStat policing, intelligence-led policing and evidence based policing. Readers will also learn about controversies surrounding immigration law enforcement and several new Supreme Court cases affecting law enforcement and the criminal justice system.

Part I The Evolution of Law Enforcement and Criminal Justice

1 A Brief History: The Evolution of Law and Our Criminal Justice System

2 The American Quest for Freedom and Justice: Our Laws

3 Crime in the United StatesùOffenses, Offenders and Victims

Part II Contemporary Law Enforcement

4 Contemporary Policing: An Overview

5 Patrol: The Backbone of Policing

6 Specialized Roles of Police

7 Policing after 9

11 Traditional, Community and Data-Driven Policing

Part III Challenges to the Profession

8 Policing within the Law.9 Gangs and Drugs: Threats to Our National Security

10 Terrorism and Homeland Security

11 Issues Concerning Police Conduct

12 Becoming a Law Enforcement Professional

Part IV Courts and Corrections: Law Enforcement's Partners in the Criminal Justice System

13 Courts

14 Corrections

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