Community Policing: A Contemporary Perspective

by Victor E Kappeler and Larry K Gaines

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This text explores community policing - a philosophy and an organizational strategy that expands the traditional police mandate. It broadens the focus of fighting crime to include solving community problems, urging police to form a partnership with the people in the community so average citizens can contribute to the police process in exchange for their support and participation. Now includes a chapter on Community Crime Prevention. Profiles feature community policing programs in various cities, and problem-solving case studies cover special topics. Includes: The Ten Principles of Community Policing.
  • ISBN10 1455730068
  • ISBN13 9781455730063
  • Publish Date 1 January 2012 (first published 1 January 2005)
  • Publish Status Active
  • Publish Country US
  • Publisher Taylor & Francis Inc
  • Imprint Anderson Publishing
  • Edition 6th ed.
  • Format eBook
  • Pages 576
  • Language English