The Politics of the Police

by Robert Reiner

This third edition of the popular and highly acclaimed text, The Politics of the Police , has been updated to take account of recent and profound changes in the law, policy, and organization of policing. It examines the complex and highly-charged debates surrounding this topic, including recent
controversies and developments that have shaped public opinion about the police.

Genres: Nonfiction, Sociology, Reference, Psychology, Law, Crime, History

Paperback

First published November 30, 1992

Reviews

[Roger Cottrell · Rating 5 out of 5]

Before Reiner and a few like minded academics, the criminology of law enforcement fell into two camps. The traditionalists who believed that policing with consent reflected a public consensus and the revisionists who thought that the police were purely instruments of the capitalist state. In a democracy, of course, the truth lies somewhere between the two and Reiner is one of the best exponents of this. I couldn't have done my PHD without him.

[Matthew Laing · Rating 4 out of 5]

Compelling overview of the main issues facing the police in modern society, dispelling numerous myths about their role, effectiveness and utility.

[Rachel 💚 · Rating 3 out of 5]

very informative