Nigel Fielding Community Policing Hardcover English Book
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The Nile on eBay Community Policing by Nigel Fielding An analysis of the activities, functions and operations of community police officers, and how community police officers gather information about crime from the communities in which they serve, and also how they apply informal social control to public disorder situations. FORMAT Hardcover LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description Community policing seems always in vogue, yet its essential qualities remain elusive. There has been a rush to evaluate community policing before commentators have got to grips with what community police officers do which is distinctive. This book demonstrates, in detail, how community police officers go about such matters as gathering crime-relevant information from people in the local community, how they apply informal social control to public disordersituations, and how they 'play' the police organization itself in order to obtain resources they need and to secure their own advancement. However, such a brief is not sufficient in itself. The point is to usesuch a discussion of working practices to assess the conceptual apparatus which has been developed to understand community policing, and to evaluate the potential of community policing to achieve the objectives which policy-makers have set for it. That is the agenda of this book. Author Biography My research interests are in criminology, socio-legal studies, social research methodology, and new technologies for social research. In criminology I have particular expertise in policing, having conducted studies of police training, police occupational culture, community and neighbourhood policing, equal opportunities in the police service, police corruption, and comparative research on international police systems. In socio-legal studies I have particular interests in the criminal courts and the experiences of lay people during the criminal trial process. My study of lay participants' exper Review `'Hurrah for Professor Fielding's analysis of community policing practice, and his insightful grasp of its essentials...Professor Fielding's account is outstanding...and I cannot give it higher praise than to rank it in importance with the work of Michael Banton and Robert Reiner.''Criminal Justice'This is a most interesting book... Because of the style of the research this book contains much that is usually lost in discussions of police work.' Long Description Community policing seems always in vogue, yet its essential qualities remain elusive. There has been a rush to evaluate community policing before commentators have got to grips with what community police officers do which is distinctive. This book demonstrates, in detail, how community police officers go about such matters as gathering crime-relevant information from people in the local community, how they apply informal social control to public disorder situations, and how they 'play' the police organization itself in order to obtain resources they need and to secure their own advancement. However, such a brief is not sufficient in itself. The point is to use such a discussion of working practices to assess the conceptual apparatus which has been developed to understand community policing, and to evaluate the potential of community policing to achieve the objectives which policy-makers have set for it. That is the agenda of this book. Review Text `'Hurrah for Professor Fielding's analysis of community policing practice, and his insightful grasp of its essentials...Professor Fielding's account is outstanding...and I cannot give it higher praise than to rank it in importance with the work of Michael Banton and Robert Reiner.'' Criminal Justice 'This is a most interesting book... Because of the style of the research this book contains much that is usually lost in discussions of police work.' Review Quote 'This is a most interesting book... Because of the style of the research this book contains much that is usually lost in discussions of police work.' Details ISBN 019826027X Short Title COMMUNITY POLICING -CANC Series Clarendon Studies in Criminology Language English ISBN-10 019826027X ISBN-13 9780198260271 Media Book Format Hardcover DEWEY 363.23 Imprint Clarendon Press Place of Publication Oxford Country of Publication United Kingdom Illustrations bibliography DOI 10.1604/9780198260271 UK Release Date 1995-11-23 AU Release Date 1995-11-23 NZ Release Date 1995-11-23 Author Nigel Fielding Pages 238 Publisher Oxford University Press Year 1995 Publication Date 1995-11-23 Audience Professional & Vocational We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:53299238;
This book offers a deep dive into the real-world workings of community policing, breaking down how officers engage with neighborhoods to tackle crime and maintain order. Fielding’s analysis is both insightful and practical, shedding light on the informal yet crucial ways officers gather intel and manage public safety. A must-read for anyone interested in modern policing strategies!