Policing
Development and Contemporary Practice
- Peter Joyce - Glyndwr University, UK
The book equips students with an in-depth understanding of the challenges and complexities of modern policing, including:
" the relationship between the police and other criminal justice agencies
" styles and approaches in practice
" how to police political violence
" diversity and the police
" police accountability
Featuring chapter summaries, case studies, study questions, an expansive glossary and a date chart listing significant events, the book is easy to use and helps students to reflect upon key themes. It is essential reading for criminology, criminal justice and policing undergraduates.
Excellent primer for those new to thinking critically about policing. The chapters are well organised and engaging.
Cannot get this book back from my students ! very good and useful for a number of the modules on my course
A thorough, comprehensive overview of policing. Using on the Introduction to Policing Level 4 modules. Students this year have cited it as their favorite text from the list of essential and recommended reading. Largely because it is clear and consistent in delivery, students find this very useful as an introductory text. This will be utilised as essential reading for the next academic year
Excellent overview of policing, used for some lectures in the level five policing module
This is a useful book. It presents a sound overview of the history of policing to the present day. Many of the current issues in policing are addressed.
good for first module introductory text
This is a good text where the contents will aid students who are new to the studying of policing
A well-written and comprehensive text that provides clear insight into key policing issues.
A good introductory text for students new to the area. Covers a wide variety of theoretical concepts in an adaptable and understandable way.
This book provides an excellent introduction but also in depth knowledge of the issue of policing. The book is easy to read and therefore a must for all those who study policing.
