Product Description

For courses in contemporary issues in policing. This collection of original readings from expert authors explores the contemporary nature and use of police special units. The readings examine a wide range of police special units and provide critical insights regarding both operational and administrative considerations applicable to police special units.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #1519077 in Books
• Published on: 2004-08-09
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Paperback
• 272 pages

Review

"I would tell you right now, I am excited about adopting this type of text. Phillips [has] put together a broad discussion of police operations . . . a great job of organizing what is truly a dynamic change in tile operations of today's police bureaus. This work will serve to change the direction of police text discussions for years to come." – Charles Brawner, Heartland Community College, Normal, IL

From the Back Cover

The success of the two dominant functions in policing—patrol and criminal investigations—are significantly enhanced by the support of special units. In Policing and Special Units, Dr. Peter Phillips and co-authors examine a representative sample of special units such as bias crime, SWAT, drug and gang, and demonstrate the support functions these units provide to patrol and criminal investigations. This volume goes far beyond mere description of special units. Experts from the field demonstrate the support functions these units provide and discuss the criteria for decision-making and management issues regarding the development of special units.

About the Author

Peter W. Phillips (Ph.D., Florida State University) is currently an Associate Professor of Criminal Justice at the University of Texas at Tyler. Dr. Phillips' career in law enforcement includes service as a deputy sheriff in Texas, police officer in New York, and special agent and resident agent-in-charge of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco & Firearms. At the Federal Law Enforcement Training Center (Glynco, GA), he was Assistant Director for Police Training and educational policy advisor to the director. He also has held positions as Director of the Criminal Justice Institute, Sam Houston State University, and Director of Criminal Justice Programs, Utica College of Syracuse University. He has published recently in The Justice Professional, Police Forum, Police Quarterly (with Greg Orvis), and The Police Chief (with William Peverly). He reviews regularly for Police Quarterly, The Journal of Criminal Justice Education, and The Justice Professional. Dr. Phillips is a member of the Academy of Criminal Justice Sciences and a founding member of the ACJS Police Section in which he currently holds the elected position of Executive Counselor. Dr. Phillips' teaching and research interests include criminal justice policy, police management, and tribal policing.

Customer Reviews

Policing and Special Units
The order came in a timely manner. Which is very important to me which was greatly appreciated. I recommend the seller use proper shipping envelopes that is a padded protective envelope. The book came bent and dinged from shipping and the envelope container used for shipping was worn through at the edges.