challenges and controversies Ross, Jeffrey Ian. creator text Sudbury, MA Jones & Bartlett Learning c2012 monographic xxii, 334 p. ; 23 cm. pt. I: Introduction to policing -- 1. Introduction to policing -- 2. The history of municipal policing in the United States -- 3. The mythology of municipal policing. pt. II: Problems for citizens and the community -- 4. Emphasizing public relations over crime reduction -- 5. Failure to properly investigate crime: problems with the detective function -- 6. Improper discretion -- 7. Inability to significantly reduce crime: problems with patrol and domestic violence arrests -- 8. Poor police-community relations -- 9. Deviance and corruption -- 10. Police violence / excessive force-- pt. III: Problems for police officers and administrators -- 11. Failure to adopt and / or properly use new technology -- 12. Inability to properly manage, supervise, and lead police organizations -- 13. Cooperation / collaboration with other police departments and criminal justice agencies -- 14. Underfunding -- 15. Inadequate wages and compensation -- 16. Ineffective / insufficient recruitment, education, and training - 17. Working conditions -- 18. The future of municipal policing. Jeffrey Ian Ross. Includes index. Police Police misconduct Police administration HV7921 .R67 2012 9780763771386 (pbk.) 0763771384 (pbk.)