Introduction to Policing - Softcover

Cox, Steven M.; Marchionna, Susan; Fitch, Brian Douglas

Softcover

ISBN 10: 150630754X ISBN 13: 9781506307541

Publisher: SAGE Publications, Inc, 2016

Synopsis

Introduction to Policing, Third Edition continues to focus on the thought-provoking, contemporary issues that underscore the challenging and rewarding world of policing. Steven M. Cox, Susan Marchionna, and experienced law enforcement officer Brian D. Fitch balance theory, research, and practice to give students a comprehensive, yet concise, overview of both the foundations of policing and the expanded role of today’s police officers.  The accessible and engaging writing style, combined with stories from the field, make policing concepts and practices easy for students to understand and analyze. Unique coverage of policing in multicultural communities, the impact of technology on policing, and extensive coverage of policing strategies and procedures ― such as those that detail the use of force ―make this bestselling book a must-have for policing courses.

About this title

About the Author:

Steven M. Cox earned his BS in psychology, MA in sociology, and PhD in sociology at the University of Illinois in Urbana–Champaign. Dr. Cox was a member of the Law Enforcement and Justice Administration faculty at Western Illinois University from 1975 to 2007. For the past 45 years, he has served as trainer and consultant to numerous criminal justice agencies in the United States and abroad and has worked with several universities in the area of course development. In addition, Dr. Cox has authored and co-authored numerous successful textbooks and articles.

Review:

"...Easy to read and understand. Precise and succinct discussion of the topics covered."

Author: Emmanuel Amadi

"I will use this text because it is the best text out there and will be of greatest benefit to my students."

Author: Michael R. Ramon

"Most of the pedagogical features are quite useful for stimulating further discussion in the classroom and research for students outside of the classroom."

Author: Steven D. Ruffatto

"Concrete examples and language, current, engaging"

Author: Carol Trent

"Excellent book!  Well done. I’ve already adopted an earlier edition, looking forward to the next."

Author: Kenneth Ryan

"Well-written and thorough without getting bogged down in minutia...excellent ancillaries for both instructor and student"

Author: James Chriss

"Clear writing style, written at an appropriate level for lower-level undergraduate students who are being introduced to policing"

Author: Michael Covington

"Clear and concise information"

Author: Mengyan Dai

"This text addresses a number of unique and important issues that many texts either fail to cover or only peripherally mention with little or no in-depth discussion. This is a real positive that sets this text apart from others."

Author: Connie Koski

"Well-written and appropriate for an introductory course"

Author: Jon W. Glassford

About this edition

• Publisher: SAGE Publications, Inc
• Publication date: 2016
• ISBN 10: 150630754X
• ISBN 13: 9781506307541
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 3
• Number of pages: 456