What Is Policing?

Informationen zum Autor P A J Waddington is Professor of Social Policy, Policy Research Institute, The University of Wolverhampton. He has over 30 years of academic research and is the initiator of the BSc (Hons) Policing degree. Martin Wright is senior lecturer in the School of Legal Studies at the University of Wolverhampton and is the award leader for the BSc Policing degree. He retired from West Midlands Police in November 2008 after having completed 30 years service. He has a Bachelor of Law degree, a Post Graduate Certificate in Higher Education, a Master of Science degree and a Doctor of Philosophy degree in criminology. Klappentext This text provides an accessible, up-to-date and thought-provoking introduction to policing for all those undertaking degrees and foundation degrees. It aims not only to inform students and prepare them for their course, but also to expose them to some of the challenges they will face as they begin their studies and/or policing careers. This book is the essential foundation for the Policing Matters series, explaining what policing is, what the police do, the context for policing and what are the main issues it faces and challenges it poses. Zusammenfassung An essential introduction to policing for all students undertaking policing related degrees. Inhaltsverzeichnis Why a policing degree? Introduction: law and order What police do Authority and discretion A people business Police culture: canteens, carriers and carousing! Wrongdoing and accountability Police and policing

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• Authors: P A J Waddington, P. A. J Waddington, P. A. J. Waddington, P. A. J. Wright Waddington, P.A.J Waddington, P.a.j Wright Waddington, Martin Wright, Wright Martin
• Publisher: Sage Publications Ltd
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 31.03.2010
• EAN: 9781844453559
• ISBN: 978-1-84445-355-9
• No. of pages: 128
• Series: Policing Matters Series; Policing Matters Series; Policing Matters
• Subjects: Social sciences, law, business > Political science > Political science and political administration; POLITICAL SCIENCE / Law Enforcement, SOCIAL SCIENCE / Human Services, Police & security services, Police and security services