01453nam a22001457a 4500020001800000082001800018100002200036245009700058250001200155260003600167300001800203520104700221650001501268700002401283  a9780534628888  a363.23bMIL/C  a Miller, Linda S.  aCommunity policing : b partnerships for problem solving/cLinda S. Miller and Karen M.Hess.  a4th ed,  aUSA:bThomson Wadsworth,c2005.  a520p.;b24cm.  aWith a strong focus on problem solving and community-police partnerships, this comprehensive book provides a practical, up-to-date guide to effective community policing. After a thorough introduction to the history and philosophy of the movement that has profoundly shaped modern police operations, the authors strongly emphasize practical strategies and essential skills to help you apply effective, real-world problem solving within your community. The seventh edition maintains this trusted book's proven strengths while introducing valuable updates and innovations, including new material on key trends and practices such as community and officer diversity, ethics and corruption, Comp Stat and hot-spot policing, and citizen oversight of police, as well as new features exploring the impact and importance of technology. Practical, engaging, and current, this one-of-a-kind text is also supported by a full range of supplemental learning tools, making it an indispensable resource aspiring and active law enforcement professionals alike.  aJournalism  a Hess, Kären M.,