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“...Easy to read and understand. Precise and succinct discussion of the topics covered.”

“I will use this text because it is the best text out there and will be of greatest benefit to my students.”

“Most of the pedagogical features are quite useful for stimulating further discussion in the classroom and research for students outside of the classroom.”

“Concrete examples and language, current, engaging”

“Excellent book!  Well done. I’ve already adopted an earlier edition, looking forward to the next.”

“Well-written and thorough without getting bogged down in minutia...excellent ancillaries for both instructor and student”

“Clear writing style, written at an appropriate level for lower-level undergraduate students who are being introduced to policing”

“Clear and concise information”

“This text addresses a number of unique and important issues that many texts either fail to cover or only peripherally mention with little or no in-depth discussion. This is a real positive that sets this text apart from others.”

“Well-written and appropriate for an introductory course”

Introduction to Policing, Third Edition continues to focus on the thought-provoking, contemporary issues that underscore the challenging and rewarding world of policing. Steven M. Cox, Susan Marchionna, and experienced law enforcement officer Brian D. Fitch balance theory, research, and practice to give students a comprehensive, yet concise, overview of both the foundations of policing and the expanded role of today’s police officers.  The accessible and engaging writing style, combined with stories from the field, make policing concepts and practices easy for students to understand and analyse. Unique coverage of policing in multicultural communities, the impact of technology on policing, and extensive coverage of policing strategies and procedures — such as those that detail the use of force —make this bestselling book a must-have for policing courses.