Wrobleski, Henry M. creator Hess, Kären M. 1939- text bibliography cau Belmont, CA Thomson/Wadsworth c2006 2006 8th ed. monographic eng

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xxiii, 520 p. ill. 27 cm. section 1. The evolution of law enforcement and criminal justice -- ch. 1. A brief history : the evolution of law and our criminal justice system -- ch. 2. The American quest for freedom and justice : our laws -- ch. 3. Crime in the United States : offenders and victims -- section 2. Contemporary law enforcement -- ch. 4. Contemporary policing : an overview -- ch. 5. Community policing, problem-solving policing and service -- ch. 6. Patrol : the backbone of policing -- ch. 7. Specialized roles of police -- section 3. Challenges to the profession -- ch. 8. Policing within the law -- ch. 9. Gangs and drugs : threats to our national security -- ch. 10. Terrorism : the newest threat to our national security -- ch. 11. Issues concerning police conduct -- ch. 12. Departmental issues -- section 4. Law enforcement and the criminal justice system -- ch. 13. Courts and corrections : law enforcement's partners in the justice system. Henry M. Wrobleski, Kären M. Hess. Includes bibliographical references and indexes. n-us--- Law enforcement United States Criminal justice, Administration of United States Crime United States HV8138 .W76 2006 363.2/3/0973 0534646689 (student ed.) 049500586X (instructor's ed.) 0495008095 (international student ed.) 2005921828 DLC 050207 20181102021920.0 280269