Problem-Oriented Policing

Goldstein, Herman

ISBN 10: 1514809486 / ISBN 13: 9781514809488

Published by CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform, 2015

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Bibliographic Details

Title: Problem-Oriented Policing

Publisher: CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform

Publication Date: 2015

Binding: Paperback

Condition: new

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Synopsis:

The classic book on problem-oriented policing (POP), is now back in print. Written by Professor Herman Goldstein, one of the most highly regarded scholars in the field of policing who originated the POP concept, this monograph presents a new model for developing police services that corrects for the inadequacies and conflicts inherent in the traditional model. While originally published in 1990, the concept is even more relevant today as a response to meeting current concerns regarding the complex role of the police in a society that seeks to increase police effectiveness while placing the highest value on operating in accord with democratic principles. It calls for reorienting police agencies so that they place highest emphasis on: (1) analyzing each of the specific behavioral problems that the public expects them to handle; (2) developing new, creative, tailor-made responses to each such problem, giving top priority to preventive measures and trying to avoid over dependence on the criminal justice system, and engaging the community more fully; (3) realigning their organization, leadership, recruitment and training to support this orientation.

Book Description:

This book, by one of the most highly respected scholars in the field of policing, presents a critical examination of current police policies and practices and calls for new solutions to the dilemmas we face. It contains a heavy emphasis on truly understanding the nature of our problems and creating organizational environments conducive to solving them.