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The Secrets of the FBIby Ronald Kessler
Crown Publishing Group 2011; US$ 12.99The Secrets of the FBI by New York Times bestselling author Ronald Kessler reveals the FBI’s most closely guarded secrets and the secrets of celebrities, politicians, and movie stars uncovered by agents during their investigations. Based on inside access, the book presents revelations about the raid on Osama bin Laden's compound, the recent Russian spy swap, Marilyn Monroe's death, Vince Foster’s suicide, and J. Edgar Hoover’s sexual orientation. For the first time, it tells how the FBI caught spy Robert Hanssen in its midst and how the FBI breaks into homes, offices, and embassies to plant bugging devices without getting caught. From Watergate to Waco, from congressional scandals to the killing of bin Laden, The... more...
The New Terrorismby Walter Laqueur
Oxford University Press 2006; US$ 22.00The destruction of the World Trade Towers demonstrates the horrifying consequences of a terrorist strike. But as technological advances make weapons of mass destruction frighteningly easy to acquire, a revolution is occurring in the very nature of terrorism--one that may make these attacks look like child's play. In The New Terrorism Walter Laqueur, one of the foremost experts on terrorism and international strategic affairs, recounts the history of terrorism and, more importantly, examines the future of terrorist activity worldwide. Laqueur traces the chilling trend away from terrorism perpetrated by groups of oppressed nationalists and radicals seeking political change to small clusters of fanatics bent on vengeance and simple destruction.... more...
Law Enforcement Funeral Manualby Williams P. Sanders
Charles C Thomas 2006; US$ 27.95This funeral manual is intended to provide law enforcement agencies with a quick and informative reference when the unthinkable occurs: the unexpected death of a departmental member. The material contained herein has been gathered by the International Conference of Police Chaplains from numerous departments and sources. It covers all law enforcement circumstances/protocols and religious beliefs. Divided into seven sections, the major topics cover: preparing for the funeral; basic elements of law enforcement funerals; types of funerals; animal burials; funeral resources; survivor resources; and planning for the future. Police hymns, prayers, and help and supportive agencies are included for departments to use in drafting their own policies and... more...
Master the Police Officer Examby Peterson's
Peterson's 2011; US$ 7.99Peterson's Master the Police Officer Exam prepares readers for the written exam, educates them on the physical skills they need, and gives them valuable tips to succeed during their interview and psychological screening. They will find an overview of the duties of police officers and the qualifications required. Test takers can prepare with five practice tests and comprehensive review material covering the three types of questions that appear on the written police examination: practice judgment, reading-based, and observation and memory. The guide also includes indispensible appendixes that give a comprehensive outline of what to expect once trainees are accepted into the police academy, along with a sample physical fitness course. Peterson's... more...
Effective Interviewing and Interrogation Techniquesby Nathan J. Gordon; William L. Fleisher
Elsevier Science 2010; US$ 99.95Effective Interviewing and Interrogation Techniques , Third Edition is a practical manual which provides the forensic practitioner/investigator critical insight into human behavior, enabling one to become a better interviewer, interrogator and, most importantly, an expert detector of truthful and deceptive behavior. The Forensic Assessment Interview Technique (FAINT) and the Integrated Interrogation Technique (IIT) were developed at the Academy for Scientific Investigative Training and are used by forensic practitioners and investigators to detect truthful or deceptive behavior. FAINT is applicable to all forensic type interviews and incorporates the assessment of nonverbal behavior, projective analysis of unwitting verbal cues, statement... more...
Drugs in Societyby Michael D. Lyman
Elsevier Science 2010; US$ 62.95This work focuses on the many critical areas of America?s drug problem, providing a foundation for rational decisionmaking within this complex and multi-disciplinary field. Broken into three sections: Understanding the Problem, Gangs and Drugs, and Fighting Back, topics covered include the business of drugs and the role of organized crime in the drug trade, drug legalization and decriminalization, legal and law enforcement strategies, an analysis of the socialization process of drug use and abuse, and a historical discussion of drug abuse that puts the contemporary drug problem into perspective. Thoughtful analysis of the diverse perspectives on dealing with the impact of drug use and drug trafficking on American society A close look... more...
Restorative Community Justiceby Gordon Bazemore; Mara Schiff
Elsevier Science 2001; US$ 39.95An anthology of original essays, this book presents debates over practice, theory, and implementation of restorative justice. Attention is focused on the movement?s direction toward a more holistic, community-oriented approach to criminal justice intervention. Discussion questions provoke thought, review and discussion. more...
Gun Culture or Gun Control?by Peter Squires
Routledge 2000; US$ 55.95This book presents the first substantial analysis of the social and political reactions to events such as the Dunblane disaster in 1996 and also examines many of the wider issues relating to gun control in the United Kingdom. more...
Policing Across the Worldby R.I. Mawby
Routledge 1999; US$ 55.95This wide-ranging text provides an overview of policing across different societies, and considers the issues facing the US and British police in a wider international context. The book is designed as a coherent introduction to the police. more...
Terrorism, Security and Nationalityby Paul Gilbert
Routledge 1995; US$ 39.95Gilbert investigates how the concepts of political philosophy can be applied to the practical problems of terrorism, state violence and national identity, marking a major step towards a better understanding of a very intractable problem. more...