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Police Innovation: Contrasting Perspectives

Anthony A. Braga

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Over the last three decades American policing has gone through a period of significant change and innovation. In what is a relatively short historical time frame the police began to reconsider their fundamental mission, the nature of the core strategies of policing, and the character of their relationships with the communities that they serve. This volume brings together leading police scholars to examine eight major innovations which emerged during this period. Including advocates and critics of the innovations, this comprehensive book assesses the impacts of police innovation on crime and public safety.

Language: English

Pages: 367

Format: Paperback

Publisher: Cambridge University Press

Release: May 01, 2006

ISBN: 0521544831

ISBN 13: 9780521544832

Police Innovation: Contrasting Perspectives

Anthony A. Braga

4.2/5 ( ratings)

Over the last three decades American policing has gone through a period of significant change and innovation. In what is a relatively short historical time frame the police began to reconsider their fundamental mission, the nature of the core strategies of policing, and the character of their relationships with the communities that they serve. This volume brings together leading police scholars to examine eight major innovations which emerged during this period. Including advocates and critics of the innovations, this comprehensive book assesses the impacts of police innovation on crime and public safety.

Language: English

Pages: 367

Format: Paperback

Publisher: Cambridge University Press

Release: May 01, 2006

ISBN: 0521544831

ISBN 13: 9780521544832

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