Community Oriented Policing by Oliver

Community Oriented Policing by Oliver

The third edition of Community-Oriented Policing: A Systemic Approach to Policing advances our knowledge and understanding from the previous editions, by incorporating the latest research and practice in community-oriented policing. While research in community-oriented policing has proliferated and practical techniques have continually been refined over the past twenty years, Oliver's third edition keeps up with the latest developments to keep the information relative. At the same time, the book continues to provide a balance in presentation between theory and practice, making it useful for professors, students, and police practitioners. New to the Third Edition:

• The latest in academic research on community-oriented policing is integrated throughout the entire text.
• The latest developments in programs and methods for engaging in community-oriented policing are integrated throughout the entire text.
• Updated COP in Action boxes provide current examples of community-oriented policing.
• Enhanced book design to make the material easier to read.
• Updated Instructor's Manual and Test Bank written by the author.