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Tom Williamson - The Handbook of Knowledge-Based Policing: Current Conceptions and Future Directions - 9780470028995 - V9780470028995
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The Handbook of Knowledge-Based Policing: Current Conceptions and Future Directions

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Description for The Handbook of Knowledge-Based Policing: Current Conceptions and Future Directions Hardcover. A definitive guide to community policing - an approach to law enforcement that reduces crime by increasing cooperation between local law enforcement agencies and the people they serve Recent trends suggest that the second generation of community policing will be more 'knowledge based' i.e. Editor(s): Williamson, Tom. Num Pages: 448 pages, Illustrations, maps. BIC Classification: JKSW1. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 252 x 179 x 30. Weight in Grams: 916.

Recent trends within community policing suggest that the next generation of community policing will be more "knowledge-based", involving a shift toward a problem-oriented and strategic use of information as a basis for management and better use of police resources.

The Handbook of Knowledge-Based Policing examines how knowledge-based policing can improve the effectiveness, equity and efficiency of community policing. With contributions from a mix of academics and practitioners, this volume:

  • Critically evaluates the effectiveness of community policing in seven countries.
  • Discusses intelligence-led policing and the emergence of knowledge-based policing.
  • Examines the impact knowledge-based policing will have on policing initiatives.

Discussions are set firmly ... Read more

This comprehensive collection identifies the factors that will shape the next generation of Community Policing. It is a must-have resource for researchers and students of policing, policy makers and police officers. It will also be of interest to the growing number of people actively involved in crime and disorder partnerships.

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Product Details

Format
Hardback
Publication date
2008
Publisher
John Wiley & Sons Inc United Kingdom
Number of pages
448
Condition
New
Number of Pages
448
Place of Publication
New York, United States
ISBN
9780470028995
SKU
V9780470028995
Shipping Time
Usually ships in 7 to 11 working days
Ref
99-50

About Tom Williamson
Tom Williamson (1947-2007) was a Visiting Professor at the Institute of Criminal Justice Studies, University of Portsmouth. He was a chartered forensic psychologists and held a doctorate from the University of Kent for his research into investigative interviewing. He was a former police office who retired from the post of Deputy Chief Constable of the Nottinghamshire Police in 2001 and ... Read more

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