With an emphasis on crime in the United States, Crime and Criminals surveys the scope of modern crime and the dangers posed by criminal activity in the contemporary world. It also recounts the history and evolution of crime, defines it, and explains the legal definitions of specific crimes. Readers will learn how crimes are committed and look at common criminal motives and social issues connected to criminality. This interesting book also discusses social perspectives on crime in general and specific types of crime such as so-called victimless crimes.
With an emphasis on crime in the United States, Crime and Criminals surveys the scope of modern crime and the dangers posed by criminal activity in th...
Before a crime is ever committed, law enforcement officials try to prevent lawbreaking by enacting policies and safeguards. Crime Fighting and Crime Prevention provides a clear look at the efforts of law enforcement agencies and civilians to control and prevent crimes. The various crime-prevention techniques covered range from computer databases that manage deployment of police officers and public relations campaigns and programs that enhance public awareness, to auxiliary police forces, neighborhood watch groups, and other community outreach programs. This informative book also explores the...
Before a crime is ever committed, law enforcement officials try to prevent lawbreaking by enacting policies and safeguards. Crime Fighting and Crime P...
When it comes to crime, truth is often stranger than fiction. Many of the cases that have stumped investigators are among the strangest on record. This title presents mysteries that have remained unsolved despite years of investigation by qualified law enforcement agents.
When it comes to crime, truth is often stranger than fiction. Many of the cases that have stumped investigators are among the strangest on record. Thi...
When it comes to crime, truth is often stranger than fiction. Many of the cases that have stumped investigators are among the strangest on record. This title examines more than 800 cases in total and presents readers with the facts, evidence, and theories connected with each one.
When it comes to crime, truth is often stranger than fiction. Many of the cases that have stumped investigators are among the strangest on record. Thi...
Convicted criminals are sentenced to jail terms, fines, probation, community service, and sometimes execution. Prison and the Penal System discusses how the justice system deals with criminals in relation to their crimes. It looks at the prison system and its history, discusses relevant social and political issues, and explores concerns of rehabilitation, prison overcrowding, mandatory sentencing, and gangs in prisons. This informative new title also examines prison as a deterrent to crime and discusses the debate over capital punishment. Chapters include: Crime and Punishment; State Prisons;...
Convicted criminals are sentenced to jail terms, fines, probation, community service, and sometimes execution. Prison and the Penal System discusses h...
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...
