An Introduction to Policing

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Authors : John S. Dempsey; Linda S. Forst; Steven B. Carter

9780357763162

608 Pages  Paperback 

10th Edition  |  Previous Editions: 2019, 2016, 2014

©2025, Published

$216.00

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Introduce students to the challenges, excitement and rewards of law enforcement with Dempsey/Forst/Carter's AN INTRODUCTION TO POLICING, 10th Edition. Written by law enforcement veterans with extensive first-hand experience in all areas of policing, this engaging book blends practical information wi... more

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The book discusses small and rural departments while maintaining critical foundational coverage students need to understand who police are, what they do and how they do it.

You Are There boxes bring readers into the center of significant historic and current policing events with detailed examinatio... more

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Numbered learning objectives listed at the beginning of each chapter and correlated with main headings throughout the chapter provide a framework for students as they read. They also help students to locate key content and understand expected outcomes.

New and updated coverage offers insight into i... more

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