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"This unique encyclopedia is separated into three volumes: State and Local, which covers aspects of policing applicable to the lives of every-day citizens; Federal and National, which emphasizes laws, organizations, and initiatives on a nation-wide scale; and International, which delves into law enforcement practices around the world. Though Sullivan (government, emeritus, John Jay Coll.
"The Encyclopedia of Law Enforcement provides a through overview of law enforcement in the U.S. and around the world. . . . The Encyclopedia of Law Enforcement is a valuable contribution to the field of criminal justice. It is accessible to students and general readers and should be particularly useful for correcting misconceptions about police work. It is recommended for academic and large public libraries."
"The thematic divisions offers a fine focus on different types of policing, with entries on the law enforcement system and process covering laws, areas of enforcement, legal history and more.
"The weight 3-volume ENCYCLOPEDIA OF LAW ENFORCEMENT isn't for the general lending collectiion but is a special and ongoing recommendation for the college collection with courses strong in criminal justice. Each volume is divided by law area: V. 1 covers State and Local, V. 2 is Federal and V. 3 is international. The thematic divisions offers a fine focus on different types of policing, with entries on the law enforcement system and process covering laws, areas of enforcement, legal history and more.
More than 300 academic and professional experts have contributed 568 essays addressing such topics as civilian involvement in law enforcement, uniform crime reports, response time, drug enforcement, racial profiling, vehicle searches and whistle-blowing. . . . this set is suitable for both academic and public libraries.
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