An Introduction to Policing 10th edition by Dempsey

An Introduction to Policing, 10th edition by Dempsey, is a Cengage criminal justice textbook focused on the history, organization, and practice of law enforcement in the United States. The text examines police roles, patrol, investigations, community policing, discretion, ethics, accountability, technology, homeland security, and contemporary challenges facing agencies and officers. Students learn how policing fits within the larger justice system while considering legal, social, and policy issues that affect police work. This edition is suited for introductory policing courses and for learners seeking a balanced overview of modern law enforcement.