Police Administration - Tapa dura

This is a comprehensive, up-to-date introduction to police administration for courses in police administration and for officers preparing for sergeant's exam. Covering all major administration areas, this balanced treatment of theoretical concepts and practice provides students with an understanding of how and why police agencies are administered and the options or alternatives available to the administrator. Practical applications and case studies, usually from specific departments, support the theoretical concepts. An overview of the political process delineates the relationship between the police and government. Strong coverage of planning activities covers planning, programming, and budgeting. Court cases are provided throughout to promote understanding of legal concepts which apply to the various aspects of administration.

Larry K. Gaines is currently Chair of the Department of Criminal Justice at California State University at San Bernardino. He is a past president of the Academy of Criminal Justice Sciences and past executive director of the Kentucky Association of Chiefs of Police. He received his doctorate in criminal justice from Sam Houston State University. He has published a number of books and papers in police administration, drug policies, and enforcement, and white collar crime. He is currently pursuing research on police personnel issues.