| Description |
xvi, 527 pages : illustrations ; 26 cm |
| Contents |
Section I. he basics behind effective police operations -- 1. Police operations in context : the structure behind the scene -- 2. Communication : the foundation of police operations -- 3. Operational skills : performing within the law -- Section II. etting the job done : basic police operations -- 4. Patrol : the backbone of police operations -- 5. Traffic : policing in a country on the move -- 6. Crime, disorder and quality-of-life issues : responding to the call -- 7. Violence : at home, in the classroom, on the job -- 8. Emergency situations : when disaster strikes -- Section III. pecialized police operations -- 9. Criminal investigation -- 10. Responding to children and juveniles : our nation's future -- 11. Gangs and drugs : two national threats -- Section IV. The personal side of police operations -- 12. Physical and mental health issues : keeping fit for duty -- 13. Liability and ethics : Is it legal? Is it moral? |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and indexes |
| Subject |
Law enforcement -- United States.
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Police.
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Police -- United States.
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| Author |
Wrobleski, Henry M., 1922-
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| LC no. |
2002107295 |
| ISBN |
0534551378 |
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