The Police in a Free Society : Safeguarding Rights While Enforcing the Law / Todd Douglas.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Douglas, Todd, author.

Series:

Gale eBooks

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Police misconduct--United States.

Police misconduct.

Law enforcement--United States.

Law enforcement.

Police power--United States.

Police power.

Police--United States.

Police.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (xi, 291 pages)

Edition:

1st ed.

Distribution:

New York : Bloomsbury Publishing (US), 2023.

Place of Publication:

Westport, CT : Praeger, 2017.

System Details:

text file HTML

Summary:

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.

Contents:

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

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

ISBN:

9798400697630

9798216129028

9781440852916

144085291X

OCLC:

987437515