Download or read book Controversies in Policing written by Quint C. Thurman and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2010-04-06 with total page 222 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book of original essays presents controversial topics, then encourages the readers to consider what they think ought to be done. The selections identify several of the existing issues in policing about which something needs to be done; then, they present various viewpoints on possible solutions. This is done against the backdrop of an era of significant change in worldwide security, post-9/11, that has caused major changes in the manner in which the U.S. conducts its political, social and economic affairs. Chapter review questions provide an opportunity to synthsize the material from the chapters.