Introduction to Policing

by Steven M. Cox, Susan Marchionna, Brian Douglas Fitch

Introduction to Policing , Third Edition continues to focus on the thought-provoking, contemporary issues that underscore the challenging and rewarding world of policing. Steven M. Cox, Susan Marchionna, and experienced law enforcement officer Brian D. Fitch balance theory, research, and practice to give students a comprehensive, yet concise, overview of both the foundations of policing and the expanded role of today’s police officers.  The accessible and engaging writing style, combined with stories from the field, make policing concepts and practices easy for students to understand and analyze. Unique coverage of policing in multicultural communities, the impact of technology on policing, and extensive coverage of policing strategies and procedures ― such as those that detail the use of force ―make this bestselling book a must-have for policing courses.

456 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 2013

Reviews

[Christian Gallagher · Rating 4 out of 5]

I have been using this book to teach an intro to Policing course since 2014 (I was using the second edition when I started). I think it's an excellent book, and I haven't seen anything out there that I would rather use. I am especially impressed by each new edition, as the book manages to stay current in a field that is always evolving. My only criticism - and the reason I can't quite bring myself to give the full five stars - is that I wish the authors were not so negative in their treatment of police unions. I realize this is a complicated issue, and I certainly won't pretend there is one right or wrong way to approach the matter. But a degree of neutrality certainly wouldn't hurt.