Policing and Criminology [Paperback]

A concise and up to date introduction to criminology for those undertaking degrees and foundation degrees in policing, police studies and related subjects. It provides an introduction to criminological perspectives on the development of the police service over the last 200 years alongside an overview of contemporary themes. Key topics include the changing role of policing, police governance and accountability, policing philosophies and strategies and the globalisation of policing. The book also examines the role criminology has played in the modernisation agenda and police reform, the shift to evidence-led policing, and the relationship between criminological theory and police practice.A comprehensive and accessible introduction to criminology for all those undertaking policing degrees.I very much like the simplicity of the layout of this book. It is very easy to understand especially the theories sections. The students will benefit greatly from this book as it places much of their required learning into one place.Reflective and practical tasks. Case studies used. Reading list.Insightful text, but not practically useful for the course. Great as a supplemental source for discussions on policing and criminology, but the primary focus of the discipline is forensic investigationLike the no-nonsense approach and the global reach of policing (chs 8 and 9) but could have used more on the criminality at the international level and bilateral cooperation.This is a wonderful book on which to base an entire course - the use of reflection, case studies and tasks makes it a user-friendly source for students of all abilitiesI found this work most useful as a summary of, and sign-post to, the work of the various academics in the field. It is a short work and does not offer detailed coverage of any particular area. From the inclusion of reflective and practical tasks, I'm assuming it is aimed at a particular student audience, and probably at the introductory level.There is nothing tl3ú