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Police do not and cannot prevent crime. This alarming thesis is explored by David Bayley, one of the most prolific and internationally renowned authorities on criminal justice and policing, in Police for the Future. Providing a systematic assessment of the performance of the police institution as a whole in preventing crime, the study is based on exhaustive research, interviews, and first hand observation in five countries--Australia, Canada, Great Britain, Japan, and the United States. It analyzes what police are accomplishing in modern democratic societies, and asks whether police organizations are using their resources effectively to prevent crime.Bayley assesses the impediments to effective crime prevention, describes the most promising reforms currently being tested by the police, and analyzes the choices that modern societies have with respect to creating truly effective police forces. He concludes with a blueprint for the creation of police forces that can live up to their promise to reduce crime and enhance public safety. Written for both the general public and the specialist in criminal justice, Police for the Future offers a unique multinational perspective on one of society's most basic institutions.

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An internationally recognized scholar has provided a "benchmark" study and analysis of police operations and outcomes. Using a comparative five-country design, Bayley examines available data spanning 20 years, personal observations, and field interviews. This comprehensive base allows for inquiry into major evaluation and public policy questions and responses on policing. Bayley begins by asserting that "the police do not prevent crime," and proceeds to debunk other associated myths. He follows with a carefully designed assessment of police operations, factors, and priorities directing activities, and a selected inside view of the critical components of police structure and processes. Detailed illustrations support and clarify conclusions drawn from the data. Bayley includes criteria used to evaluate and focus potential changes to improve crime prevention. Closing chapters state the options for policing in the US and offer a very useful blueprint for the future. A mandatory purchase for all libraries. Excellent bibliography. All levels. J. H. Larson; University of North Dakota

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David H. Bayley is Dean and Professor of the School of Criminal Justice, State University of New York. He is the author of numerous books and articles on policing and criminal justice.