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Author Vardalis, James J.

Title Issues and cases in law enforcement : decisions, ethics and judgment / by James J. Vardalis
Published Springfield : Charles C Thomas Publisher, Ltd., 2010

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Description 1 online resource (222 pages)
Contents Alpha case study : race relations and street disturbance -- Bravo case study : police jurisdiction and territorial issues -- Charlie case study : police gratuities and stereotyping -- Delta case study : off-duty directed justice -- Eco case study : ethics involving search warrants -- Foxtrot case study : police and politics -- Golf case study : gay and lesbian comunity and the police -- Hotel case study : police officer suicides -- India case study : misuse of police investigative information -- Juliet case study : false information and perjury -- Kilo case study : free housing and police security patrol -- Lima case study : medical marijuana and law enforcement -- Mike case study : abuse of the police polygraph -- November case study : police consolidation -- Oscar case study : off-duty weapons and off-duty policy -- Papa case study : enforcement of illegal immigration -- Quebec case study : suicide by cop -- Romeo case study : Americans with disabilities and criminal justice employment -- Sierra case study : law enforcement and the mentally ill -- Tango case study : law enforcement, missing children, and AMBER Alerts -- Uniform case study : hazardous materials and law enforcement -- Victor case study : street justice and police promotional process -- Yankee case study : law enforcement and the elderly -- Zulu case study : discretion issues in traffic enforment -- Appendix : selected resources and websites
Summary Law enforcement and community concerns continue to change and become more challenging for police personnel. The actions of police officers at the time of an event and their response to crime problems have a direct correlation to the successful prosecution of the offender. Law enforcement officers must use all available resources in order to develop the skills and the ability to analyze and understand complex materials and investigations. Issues and Cases in Law Enforcement presents a variety of stimulating cases and issues that provoke critical analysis of emerging issues in the field. The cas
Bibliography Includes bibliographical references
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Subject Law enforcement -- United States
Police -- United States.
POLITICAL SCIENCE -- Political Freedom & Security -- Law Enforcement.
Law enforcement
Police
United States
Form Electronic book
ISBN 9780398079765
0398079765