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Read [Michael Newton Book] # The Encyclopedia of American Law Enforcement (Facts on File Crime Library) Online # PDF eBook or Kindle ePUB free. The Encyclopedia of American Law Enforcement (Facts on File Crime Library) Written in a clear and engaging style, The Encyclopedia of American Law Enforcement provides an A-to-Z history of the police and law enforcement authorities in the United States - from the 17th century to the present. More than 600 entries highlight the world of law enforcement and its role throughout history. This entertaining volume is the perfect handy reference for anyone interested in the history of American police and law enforcement agencies. Coverage includes: all major federal law enfor
| Title | : | The Encyclopedia of American Law Enforcement (Facts on File Crime Library) |
| Author | : | |
| Rating | : | 4.50 (866 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0816062900 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 424 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2015-09-24 |
| Language | : | English |
Written in a clear and engaging style, The Encyclopedia of American Law Enforcement provides an A-to-Z history of the police and law enforcement authorities in the United States - from the 17th century to the present. More than 600 entries highlight the world of law enforcement and its role throughout history. This entertaining volume is the perfect handy reference for anyone interested in the history of American police and law enforcement agencies. Coverage includes: all major federal law enforcement agencies; at least one police department from each state; biographies of key figures; civil rights and social issues; community outreach efforts; famous or infamous incidents and scandals; law enforcement campaigns, such as the War on Drugs; police codes, organization, and jargon; police tactics an
. His past books include The Encyclopedia of Serial Killers, Second Edition; The Encyclopedia of Kidnappings; The Encyclopedia of Robberies, Heists, and Capers; and The Encyclopedia of Unsolved Crimes, all for Facts On File. He lives in Nashville, IN. Michael Newton is a professional writer who has published 160 books since 1977. He has written primarily about crime, with a specializatio
"Five Stars" according to Michael G. Lopez. I enjoyed this book. Very informative and interesting.
Libraries needing a more scholarly source should consider Encyclopedia of Law Enforcement (Sage, 2005). Entries are concise but longer when necessary, such as separate articles on the FBI and COINTELPRO, the bureau's counterintelligence program. Edgar; King, Rodney); 119 general subjects (Arson, Forensic science, Radar/lidar law enforcement applications); and 20 famous or notorious incidents (Haymarket bombing, Ludlow Massacre). Information is accurate, when compared with other sources, and generally current although a number of biographical entries are missing birth and death dates. Author Newton, who has also produced encyclopedias on high-tech crime fighting, serial murders, and kidnappings, notes that the current work does not seek to sugarcoat history or scandalize. Cross references and a number of illustrations add to the book's usefulness. The time period covered is from early America through the present. From Booklist This first-ever A-Z overview of local, state, and fed
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