Policing in America: A Reference Handbook (Contemporary World Issues)

This book maps the development of modern policing?both theory and practice?from humans' first efforts at social control, through the British roots of modern policing, to the unique institution of American policing today.

• A glossary of standard policing terms, such as "blue curtain," "police subculture," "stakeout," and "forensics," allows the reader to better acquaint themselves with the law enforcement world

• A detailed list of associations and organizations in the field points readers to sources of further information