Overview

Contemporary Police Practice is a clear and concise introduction to policing in the Australian context. It explores the history of Australian policing to build a foundation for understanding contemporary police practice; examines the core functions of police; and critically analyses the foundational research which has led to significant innovations in strategies, programs, technology and administration.The book comprehensively reviews empirical evidence to help readers develop a sophisticated understanding of current and emerging best practice principles of operational and administrative police policy.KEY FEATURESProvides readers with up-to-date knowledge of policing systems, organisations and behavioursAnalyses contemporary developments in operational police practice and strategies, including community and hot spot policingExplores policing in diverse communities, factors influencing function of police agencies, recruitment and leadership, and examines critical issues associated with development of effective leaders.

Full Product Details

Author:   Jacqueline Drew (, Lecturer, School of Criminology & Criminal Justice, Griffith University) ,  Tim Prenzler (, Professor, School of Criminology & Criminal Justice, Griffith University)
Publisher:   Oxford University Press Australia
Imprint:   OUP Australia and New Zealand
Dimensions:   Width: 17.00cm , Height: 1.60cm , Length: 24.40cm
Weight:   0.536kg
ISBN:  

9780195591415

ISBN 10:   0195591410
Pages:   272
Publication Date:   09 February 2015
Audience:   College/higher education ,  Tertiary & Higher Education
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   To order  
Stock availability from the supplier is unknown. We will order it for you and ship this item to you once it is received by us.

Table of Contents

1. The Evolution of PolicingBefore the New PoliceThe New PoliceProfessional policing: Divergent trajectoriesThe misconduct problemThe new New PolicingCritiquePART A Contexts of Modern Policing2. Comparative Structures and Styles of PolicingComparing police structures by countryOrganisational-level analysisWhat comes next? The ‘new’ era of policingThe police role: Officer-level analysis3. The New Plural PolicingBackgroundAgenciesIssues and critiquePART B Policing Functions and Critical Issues4. The Standard Model of PolicingStrategic shifts in operational police practiceThe traditional model of policingIncreasing police numbersPatrol operationsRapid response to calls for service5. Community Policing and Problem-Oriented PolicingThe failures of the traditional, standard model of policing: What now?Community policingBeat policing in QueenslandProblem-oriented policing6. Hot Spots Policing and Third Party PolicingHot spots policingThird party policing7. InvestigationsBackgroundInvestigation basicsThe value of investigationsInvestigations and miscarriages of justiceDesigning the ‘effective detective’A textbook investigation? The backpacker murders8. Policing Diverse CommunitiesBackgroundPolice and womenPolice and indigenous people in AustraliaPolice and persons with mental illnessesBetter policing of diverse communitiesPART C Police Administration and Organisation9. Recruitment, Management and LeadershipRecruitment and selection of policeSelection toolsThe organisation and leadership of police organisations10. Accountability and RegulationContextsThe old accountabilitiesThe new accountabilitiesUsing performance indicators to develop and demonstrate improved policingPART D Future Directions11. The Future of Police Practice and PolicyPolicing innovations: Analytic frameworkSummative review: Policing innovationsPolice effectiveness in crime control and preventionTechnological advancements in practiceAdministrative innovationsFacing new challenges: The future?

Reviews

Author Information

Jacqueline Drew is a lecturer at Griffith University and Associate Investigator with the Australian Research Council Centre of Excellence in Policing and Security (CEPS). Timothy Prenzler is a professor at the School of Criminology and Criminal Justice, and a Chief Investigator in the Australian Research Council Centre of Excellence in Policing and Security (CEPS).

Tab Content 6

Author Website:  

Customer Reviews

Recent Reviews

No review item found!

Add your own review!

Countries Available

All regions