American Volunteer Police: Mobilizing for Security Contributor(s): Greenberg, Martin Alan (Author) |
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ISBN: 1482232545 ISBN-13: 9781482232547 Publisher: Routledge OUR PRICE: $171.00 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: October 2014 |
Additional Information |
BISAC Categories: - Political Science | Law Enforcement - Computers | Security - General - Law | Criminal Law - General |
Dewey: 363.2 |
LCCN: 2014033185 |
Physical Information: 0.8" H x 6.1" W x 9.2" (1.15 lbs) 396 pages |
Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
Publisher Description: Today, it is estimated there are over 200,000 volunteers in police work throughout the United States. Although the need for such volunteers has never been greater, there is a lack of published materials regarding the nature of volunteer police work and how qualified citizens may augment police services. American Volunteer Police: Mobilizing for Security provides a selective overview of the history, organizations, operations, and legal aspects of volunteer police in various U.S. states and territories. Designed to help police leaders adopt or modify their own volunteer programs, the book:
Framed by modern concerns for homeland security and community safety, the book places the topic in historical and international contexts. It will serve as a catalyst for the development of courses as well as growth in the number of qualified volunteer police, a necessary resource for homeland security. A 103-page online instructional manual is available for instructors who have adopted this book. It includes model answers to each of the review questions found at the end of each chapter as well as additional student exercises and related updated references. |