Todd Douglas

The Police in a Free Society (eBook, ePUB)

Safeguarding Rights While Enforcing the Law

• Format: ePub

Produktbeschreibung

An unprecedented look at the evolution of American police, from filling their intended role as peacekeepers and guardians of citizen rights to calling themselves-and acting primarily as-"law enforcement officers."

As accusations of police misconduct and racial bias increasingly dominate the media, The Police in a Free Society: Safeguarding Rights While Enforcing the Law takes an unflinching look at the police, the communities they serve, and the politicians who direct them. Author Todd Douglas, a veteran state police commander, exposes the occurrences of police misconduct and incompetence as well as incidences of charlatans who intentionally inflame racial tensions with the police for their own political or financial gain.

Readers will better understand what police officers must deal with on a daily basis, grasp the role of lawmakers in keeping faith with the public, and appreciate the tremendous challenges that police leaders face in attempting to reverse recent trends and shore up public confidence in police officers. This is a rare glimpse into the often-ugly reality of what happens on America's streets, with insights gained from the perspective of the cop and suspect alike.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Bloomsbury Publishing Inc
• Seitenzahl: 304
• Altersempfehlung: ab 7 Jahre
• Erscheinungstermin: 15. September 2017
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 9798216129028
• Artikelnr.: 68167450

Autorenporträt

Todd Douglas is a 25-year veteran state police commander and former U.S. Navy intelligence specialist attached to the Defense Intelligence Agency.

Inhaltsangabe

Preface Chapter 1 The Paradox of Policing a Free Society Chapter 2 The
Evolution of the Modern Police Force Chapter 3 From Neighborhood Patrolman
to Law Enforcement Officer Chapter 4 The Consequences of Eroding Respect
Chapter 5 The Police and Racial Conflict in America Chapter 6 The Police as
the Face of the Law Chapter 7 Training the Police for Service Instead of
Enforcement Chapter 8 Police Legitimacy and Public Relations Chapter 9
Handling Officers Who Abuse the Public Trust Chapter 10 The Police Force
the Public Deserves Notes Bibliography Index