Policing Reform

A Historical and Contemporary Analysis

Tom Barker, Catherine Burton, Lynda Woods

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Cognella, Inc
03 November 2023

Police & security services; Crime & criminology; Criminal justice law

Policing Reform: A Historical and Contemporary Analysis provides readers with an in-depth analysis of the past, present, and future of modern American policing.

The opening chapter explores social control and the seeds of modern policing, foundations of law enforcement in the U.S., and policing in the early United States. Additional chapters examine the role of American police, the legacy of bigotry within the vocation, and the characteristics of policing as a profession. Students learn about community policing as a possibility for American police reform, problem-oriented policing, and procedural justice and police legitimacy. The book addresses police crime as occupational deviance, excessive use of force, criminal police, police accountability, and police accreditation. The closing chapter addresses the American national police crisis and possible solutions for police reform, including accountability-based policing. Each chapter features chapter objectives, an introduction, questions for discussion, and key terms to support the student learning experience.

Providing students with a holistic view of the policing profession and a solutions-focused approach, Policing Reform is a timely and essential resource for courses and programs in policing, law enforcement, and criminal justice.

By: Tom Barker, Catherine Burton, Lynda Woods
Imprint: Cognella, Inc
Country of Publication: United States
Dimensions: Height: 229mm, Width: 152mm, Spine: 14mm
Weight: 458g
ISBN: 9781793556431
ISBN 10: 1793556431
Pages: 260
Publication Date: 03 November 2023
Audience: Professional and scholarly , Undergraduate
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Tom Barker, former police officer and police academy instructor, is professor emeritus in the School of Justice Studies at Eastern Kentucky University. He is a national and international expert on police issues and operations. Catherine Burton is an associate professor at Fisk University with vast experience teaching criminal justice courses at several universities. Lynda Woods is a retired lieutenant with the Birmingham Police Department in Alabama. During her tenure, she created policies, procedures, and rules for the department, and also managed its accreditation program.