Volunteer Police in the United States Programs, Challenges, and Legal Aspects /

• Κύριος συγγραφέας: Bartels, Elizabeth C. (Συγγραφέας)
• Συγγραφή απο Οργανισμό/Αρχή: SpringerLink (Online service)
• Μορφή: Ηλεκτρονική πηγή Ηλ. βιβλίο
• Γλώσσα: English
• Έκδοση: Cham : Springer International Publishing : Imprint: Springer, 2014.
• Σειρά: SpringerBriefs in Criminology,
• Θέματα: Social sciences.; Social policy.; Criminology.; Social Sciences.; Criminology & Criminal Justice.; Social Policy.

This work examines in-depth the phenomenon of volunteer policing in the United States. Due to a combination of municipal budget cuts, decreased manpower, and a renewed interest in community partnership, everyday citizens are increasingly joining the police rank and file. This trend provides low-cost...

Πίνακας περιεχομένων:

• History
• Overview of Volunteer Programs
• Laws Governing Volunteer Police
• Dangers Facing Volunteer Police Units
• International Comparison.