Los Angeles Police Department follows the force's evolution from a small band of crime fighters to one of America's most well-known, cutting-edge police departments.
Key topics covered include:
-Pre-LAPD law enforcement in Los Angeles
-Police chiefs and their policies
-LAPD activities during World War I
-Prohibition and the Great Depression
-Zoot Suit Riots
-Black Dahlia murder investigation
-Watts Riots
-The Rodney King incident.
Los Angeles Police Department follows the force's evolution from a small band of crime fighters to one of America's most well-known, cutting-edge poli...
This volume details the numerous fronts in the unit's ever-expanding fight against drug traffickers and describes the tactics used to bring them to justice.
This volume details the numerous fronts in the unit's ever-expanding fight against drug traffickers and describes the tactics used to bring them to ju...
Describes the history of the United States Marshals Service, its initial purpose and how its function has evolved over the years, and their current responsibilities in modern law enforcement and in the war on terror.
Describes the history of the United States Marshals Service, its initial purpose and how its function has evolved over the years, and their current re...
The New York Police Department (NYPD) is the largest police force in the United States. This book illustrates the colourful history and expansion of the Big Apple's law enforcement agency, highlighting duties, crime-fighting technology and equipment, and noteworthy investigations.
The New York Police Department (NYPD) is the largest police force in the United States. This book illustrates the colourful history and expansion of t...
When the roots of Interpol were established in the early 20th century, its founders could never have imagined such developments, but they knew that crime was becoming more international in scope. This book chronicles this agency's efforts to combat international crime.
When the roots of Interpol were established in the early 20th century, its founders could never have imagined such developments, but they knew that cr...
In the world of law enforcement, the role of the crime laboratory has become crucial. 'Crime Lab' explores the work performed by crime lab personnel and its importance in the context of a criminal investigation.
In the world of law enforcement, the role of the crime laboratory has become crucial. 'Crime Lab' explores the work performed by crime lab personnel a...
Provides detailed histories of many of the key police agencies and crime-fighting branches in the US, as well as the international police force, Interpol. Chapters cover the inception, purpose, tactics, goals, successes, key personalities, and current state of each agency. Each book also explores the full range of crime-fighting tactics in use today.
Provides detailed histories of many of the key police agencies and crime-fighting branches in the US, as well as the international police force, Inter...
