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Volunteer Police in the United States : Programs, Challenges, and Legal Aspects / by Elizabeth C. Bartels.
- Format:
- Book
- Author/Creator:
- Bartels, Elizabeth C., Author.
- Series:
- SpringerBriefs in criminology. Policing 2194-6221
- SpringerBriefs in Policing, 2194-6221
- Language:
- English
- Subjects (All):
- Criminology.
- Social policy.
- Social Policy.
- Local Subjects:
- Criminology.
- Social Policy.
- Physical Description:
- 1 online resource (VIII, 44 pages)
- Edition:
- 1st ed. 2014.
- Contained In:
- Springer Nature eBook
- Place of Publication:
- Cham : Springer International Publishing : Imprint: Springer, 2014.
- System Details:
- text file PDF
- Summary:
- This work examines in-depth the phenomenon of volunteer policing in the United States. Due to a combination of municipal budget cuts, decreased manpower, and a renewed interest in community partnership, everyday citizens are increasingly joining the police rank and file. This trend provides low-cost solutions for a number of policing problems, but also brings its own special challenges and considerations. This work provides a historical overview of volunteer police in the United States and abroad; an practical overview of volunteer programs throughout the United States including training programs, requirements and qualifications; a close examination of two central types of laws governing volunteer police units: the "Stand Your Ground" law and the "Good Samaritan" law; and overview of the dangers that can face volunteer police units, and a comparative analysis with volunteer programs worldwide. It will be of interest to researchers in police studies, criminal justice administration, and for policymakers and practitioners working with police organization and training. .
- Contents:
- History
- Overview of Volunteer Programs
- Laws Governing Volunteer Police
- Dangers Facing Volunteer Police Units
- International Comparison.
- Local Notes:
- Acquired for the Penn Libraries with assistance from the Lipman Criminology Library Fund.
- Other Format:
- Printed edition:
- ISBN:
- 9783319023656
- Access Restriction:
- Restricted for use by site license.
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