Hardback
Publication Date: 30/08/2009
Written in a clear and engaging style, ""The Encyclopedia of American Law Enforcement"" provides an A-to-Z history of the police and law enforcement authorities in the United States - from the 17th century to the present. More than 600 entries highlight the world of law enforcement and its role throughout history. This entertaining volume is the perfect handy reference for anyone interested in the history of American police and law enforcement agencies. Coverage includes: all major federal law enforcement agencies; at least one police department from each state; biographies of key figures; civil rights and social issues; community outreach efforts; famous or infamous incidents and scandals; law enforcement campaigns, such as the War on Drugs; police codes, organization, and jargon; police tactics and special units; types of crime; and, women in law enforcement.
- ISBN:
- 9780816062904
- 9780816062904
- Category:
- Crime & criminology
- Format:
- Hardback
- Publication Date:
- 30-08-2009
- Publisher:
- Facts On File Inc
- Country of origin:
- United States
- Pages:
- 432
- Dimensions (mm):
- 279x216x33mm
- Weight:
- 1.42kg
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