About this ebook
Issues and Controversies in Policing Today by Johnny Nhan is a thought-provoking exploration of today’s policing challenges. It delves into contemporary topics ranging from police misconduct and racial profiling to LGBTQ officers and policing technologies. These topics are grounded in theory, research, and practice. This second edition features two new chapters covering (1) the critical shortage of police officers and (2) the conflict and tensions between street cops and management cops.
Since the first edition, the author has undergone the police academy and became a reserve police officer. This new and unique perspective going from academic to practitioner adds depth, bringing firsthand experience to the discussion and throughout this text. Whether you are a student, practitioner, or curious reader, the second edition of Issues and Controversies in Policing Today offers valuable insights into the evolving landscape of law enforcement.
Since the first edition, the author has undergone the police academy and became a reserve police officer. This new and unique perspective going from academic to practitioner adds depth, bringing firsthand experience to the discussion and throughout this text. Whether you are a student, practitioner, or curious reader, the second edition of Issues and Controversies in Policing Today offers valuable insights into the evolving landscape of law enforcement.
About the author
Johnny Nhan is professor of Criminology and Criminal Justice and associate dean of Graduate Studies at Texas Christian University. He has researched and published in various topics in policing, focusing primarily on technology. He is winner of TCU’s Michael R. Ferrari Award for Distinguished University Service and Leadership for his work in establishing TCU’s online master’s program in Criminology & Criminal Justice and co-founding Operation Progress Fort Worth, a police mentorship program for kids in underserved areas.
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