Murley, Leon. Working the Case: Law Enforcement, Police Work and Police Organizations. Part of the Law enforcement and intelligence gathering series. 2017. 96p. ISBN 978-1-50810380-6. Available at 363.2 WOR on the library shelves.
Policing has evolved over the last century. What people think of as police work, solving crime and making arrests, are but the tip of what law enforcement actually does. Policing is organized in different ways around the world, with some national jurisdictions being divided into states, counties, and local law enforcement agencies, while others only have a national agency. In the United States, police officers maintain safety and the public order, perform crime prevention, investigate and solve criminal activities, and also conduct certain licensing and regulatory activities such as gun permits and criminal records checks.
In recent years, there have been some controversy regarding policing and its impact on citizens. Movements like Black Lives Matter are challenging traditional methods of law enforcement, while large-scale protests have also caused a rethinking of the way community police themselves. Policing continues to evolve and adapt to the communities they serve. Law enforcement agencies are now also involved in national security issues, with the opportunity to join international police organizations that provide communications and best practices.
Law enforcement will continue to be hotly discussed as technology continues to undermine privacy and provides new tools both to committing and solving crimes.
Titles in this series include:
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