Provides complete coverage in a manageable format. Complete yet easy to read, students get an all-in-one introduction to policing that doesn't overwhelm.

• Brief but comprehensive coverage ensures students get the information they need in a format that is easy to follow.
• Full-color design and effective pedagogical features engage readers and are unmatched in similar brief-format texts. 

Keeps students informed of the most pressing issues today. Content is contemporary and relevant to today's students, incorporating the most recent research and issues.

• Coverage includes web-based crime fighting, cutting-edge technology, evidence-based policing, terrorism and the future of policing, and other topics key to policing today.  

Encourages critical thinking. Thought-provoking questions are asked throughout the text and in chapter review material to stimulate discussion and analysis.

• End-of-chapter case studies feature newsworthy events related to policing and ask critical questions associated with the events.
• "Does It Work?" boxed features bring students closer to the real world of police work as they analyze the effectiveness of current practices.
• "Think About It" features challenge students to analyze important issues facing the police today, including why the police get sued so often, how much force is enough, and cynicism in policing. 

Captivates students with engaging examples and current events. Content is tied to real-world events and issues that are relevant and interesting.

• Chapter-opening vignettes highlight current events in policing and tie them to chapter content-students see the links between text concepts and real applications.