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by: Linda S. Miller, Kären M. Hess
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Binding: Hardcover
Dewey Decimal Number: 363
EAN: 9780495095446
ISBN: 0495095443
Label: Wadsworth Publishing
Manufacturer: Wadsworth Publishing
Number Of Items: 1
Number Of Pages: 528
Publication Date: May 15, 2007
Publisher: Wadsworth Publishing
Sales Rank: 323203
Studio: Wadsworth Publishing
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Applied and approachable! With Miller and Hess's community policing text, you'll learn the basics of today's policing environment, while focusing on the essential elements of success: problem solving, community/police collaboration, and partnerships. The exciting 'Ideas in Practice' feature, which spotlights innovative community policing initiatives from around the country, shows you where peoples' hope and determination have created a path toward a better life-and might even prompt you to think of new things you can do to serve your community and make a difference.
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Rating: - I shot this book then burned what was left
I was forced to read this book for the written portion of my Sergeant promotional exam. I have a BA in Criminal Justice and a BA in Psychology. This is the worst textbook I have ever read. The authors have so little information to impart, that they quote themselves from other chapters! After sifting through the c_ _ p in this book, I now have a clear understanding of what community policing actually is: People are too stupid to fix their own problems and are unable to rely on their elected leaders, ... Read More
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