Police Patrol: Operations and Management

Summary: Based upon a practical application of theory with the " how-to" of " real world" policing, this book details the core functions of a police agency--covering patrol operations, goals, and strategies. It combines management theory with case study examples taken from small police departments. KEY TOPICS" Specific chapter topics discuss police patrol hazards, community-oriented policing, patrol force staffing and deploym...ent, special issues in patrol operations, and upgrading patrol effectiveness. For police practitioners, field supervisors, and middle managers. [read more]