Contemporary Issues in Criminal Justice Management

The anthology Contemporary Issues in Criminal Justice Management offers a management perspective on issues related to law enforcement, corrections, and human resources. The book provides insight into, as well as analysis of, internal and external issues within the criminal justice system. In addition, it gives readers a foundational understanding of the globalization of crime.

The readings in Unit One summarize and interpret the ways in which current issues in the field of criminal justice management impact organizations, personnel, and other stakeholders. This unit also provides analysis and critiques of the criminal justice system service delivery requirements.

In Unit Two, readers identify social and global issues in criminal justice from management s point of view. They compare and contrast global, community, organizational and individual responses to these issues, and assess the consequences, both intended and unintended, of the criminal justice policies that are developed in response.

Each chapter includes discussion questions and end-of-chapter activities.

Don Lacher served in the Monrovia Police Department for 31 years, retiring at the rank of captain. He has a Bachelor s Degree in criminal justice from California State University, Los Angeles, and holds a Master s Degree in organizational management from the University of La Verne. Currently Professor Lacher is the national chair of the Criminal Justice Management program at the Union Institute and University. He has been a frequent presenter to law enforcement and government officials from the People s Republic of China and served as a law enforcement advisor for the Republic of Lithuania.