Law Enforcement

This second edition provides you with additional insight on the topic of fireground investigation, taking you through the various procedures necessary for reconstructing the events that led to the fire. Included are discussions related to fire behavior,...

John P. Burke provides a detailed and comprehensive account of the four US presidential transitions from Jimmy Carter to Bill Clinton, exploring how each president-elect prepared to take office and links those preparations to the performance and...

In this fresh and provocative critique of judicial power, Matthew Franck argues for a Supreme Court that is newly mindful of constitutionalism's basis in the sovereign will of the people and of the distinctly limited scope of judicial authority that is...

How does politics shape government policies to control crime? How does the criminal justice system affect the activities of political actors? This lively text provides an overview of crime as a political issue and the impact of politics on US...

Firefighters who want to advance must be skilled not only on the fireground, but in the assessment center as well. In ""Assessment Center Strategy and Tactics"", Deputy Chief Michael A. Terpak provides a comprehensive approach to the...

This collection of 12 case studies illustrates the range of problems facing mid-sized cities in the USA and the variety of approaches that mayors have used to cope with them. Topics covered include education, crime, economic development and the political...

To address the threat of an atomic-armed Soviet Union during the early days of the Cold War, President Truman approved the Alert America educational exhibit. Promoted as "The Show That May Save Your Life," Alert America became the most...

In the Spring of 1992 five days of rioting laid waste to South Central Los Angeles, took scores of lives, cost the city more than 900 million in property damages and captured the attention of horrified people worldwide. Lou Cannon, veteran journalist,...

Vulnerability to poverty is clearly linked to the Poor's access to primary entitlements, which in turn depends on a functioning 'public realm'. Justice and judicial reforms are central to this. Policy-making for an efficient and citizen-oriented...

This is not another book about how to put the wet stuff on the red stuff. ""The Fire Chief's ToolBox"" presents a clear view of the personal and professional issues affecting a new fire chief and offers tools to address the issues...

A summary and analysis of the Supreme Court's impact on American law and government during the tenureship of Warren Burger. Earl M. Maltz contends that in many areas of constitutional law the Burger Court produced the most liberal jurisprudence in...

For his first book, Chief Billy Goldfeder, a 40-year fire service veteran, solicited insights and pearls of wisdom from our country's greatest firefighters, fire officers and emergency responders. The stories that make up this unprecedented collection...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780998971636Author Lievin Kambamba MbomaFormat HardbackPage Count 194Imprint Lievin K. Mboma PressPublisher Lievin K. Mboma PressWeight(grams) 440g

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781593705701Author Mark WallaceFormat PaperbackImprint PennWell BooksPublisher PennWell Books

Reflected almost daily in headlines, the enormous rift between the police and the communities they serve-especially African American communities-remains one of the major challenges facing the United States. And race-related riots continue to be a violent...

During his first term in office, Pres. George W. Bush made reference to the 'unitary executive' ninety-five times, as part of signing statements, proclamations, and executive orders. Pres. Barack Obama's actions continue to make issues of executive power...

A timely historical analysis of a persistent global problem Since its declaration in the early 1970s, the American drug war has spanned the globe in a quest to stop the flow of illegal drugs into the United States. Explaining the conceptual framework...

Firefighting is combat and should be viewed as a warrior's calling. Firefighters put themselves in harm's way to protect others, a selflessness rooted in the same noble drive as the military warriors who defend our nation. This book about combat is meant...

Reflected almost daily in headlines, the enormous rift between the police and the communities they serve-especially African American communities-remains one of the major challenges facing the United States. And race-related riots continue to be a violent...

Since 2005, the Fugitive Safe Surrender (FSS) program has been implemented in more than twenty cities around the country. Tens of thousands of individuals with active warrants for their arrest have voluntarily surrendered to law enforcement in a church...

Ballard (sociology, California State U.-Northridge) uses three theories of political policy making to analyze what happened before and after the April 1995 bombing, which policy elites were the most active in the media immediately afterward, which groups...

Former New York City captain and former editor of ""Fire Engineering"", Tom Brennan was a true legend in the fire service. For nearly two decades he wrote the most widely read column in ""Fire Engineering""...

"I found both motivation and a guide to implementation in this book. Chief Thompson has provided a deep resource for all ranks from creating culture to setting up training structure. I highly recommend this book to anyone with aspirations of making...

Widely celebrated in its own time, Thomas Jefferson's first inaugural address commands the regard of Americans from across the political spectrum. Delivered as the young nation found itself embroiled in bitter partisan struggles, the speech has been...

After the devastating effects of September 11, the authors show that, to bring governments and peoples together, the US must develop a strategic foreign cooperation and assistance policy that fosters strong civil societies, emphasizing the key role civil...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780983534433Author John S MarxFormat PaperbackPage Count 458Imprint Law Enforcement Survival Institute, LLCPublisher Law Enforcement Survival Institute,...

Gun control remains one of the hottest topics on America's agenda. Increased violence, gang wars in metropolitan areas, and the prevalence of guns in the United States frequently bring this debate to new crescendos of public concern. How can we find...

One of the few studies of its kind, this political history of the Louisiana penal system from its origin to the near-present places heavy-emphasis on the development of penal policy and shows how the vicissitudes of the system have reflected the...

Examines numerous issues related to the Fourth Amendment, which protects the rights of the individual against unreasonable search and seizure.Book InformationISBN 9780791074879Author Martha BridegamFormat HardbackPage Count 112Imprint Chelsea House...

""Collective cabinet decision making provides the institutional mechanism by which many governments prioritise their policies and guard against unpredictable policy reversals."" - Mansood Ahmed, Vice President, Poverty Reduction and...

Expert contributors examine the challenges of fully implementing the rule of law in South Korea's fledgling democracy and market economy. The expert contributors detail the obstacles that must be overcome, such as corruption in politics and corporate...

In the United States cases involving the interpretation of laws dealing with international trade are heard by a specialized court, the Court of International Trade, and on appeal by a specialized appellate court, the Court of Appeals for the Federal...

A Penchant for Prejudice combines a detailed empirical study of the decision-making practices of judges with a sophisticated theoretical argument which exposes contemporary myths about judging and suggests methods of incorporating the inevitable bias...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780981711621Author Jeffrey L Green Ph DFormat PaperbackPage Count 254Imprint Glocal PressPublisher Glocal PressWeight(grams) 376g

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781565849167Author John TirmanFormat HardbackPage Count 320Imprint The New PressPublisher The New PressWeight(grams) 662g

Criminal Justice Internships: Theory into Practice, 9th Edition, guides the student, instructor, and internship site supervisor through the entire internship process, offering advice and information for use at the internship site as well as for...

The Malay Archipelago - namely Singapore, Brunei, Malaysia, Indonesia and the Philippines - has recently risen in prominence as the 'second front' in the war on terrorism. This study argues that the Malay Archipelago constitutes a distinct sub-regional...

This book helps you discover how a professional private investigator uncovers the facts and gets to the truth If you're looking to gain investigative skills or are simply curious about the mystique of private investigation, then The Complete Idiot's...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781565849068Author John TirmanFormat PaperbackPage Count 320Imprint The New PressPublisher The New PressWeight(grams) 522g

Perhaps no issue is more controversial and significant in today's society than gun control. Even the words themselves are controversial. Proponents of effective gun control point out that where ever there is gun regulation in the world, there seems to be...