Crime, Science and Policing

This book offers an introduction to crime science; it is specifically for police and security professionals. Written by one of the founders of Crime Science and an expert in crime reduction, it considers the unique characteristics of the approach, its applicability to the control of crime, disorder and terrorism, and the importance of experimentation and the testing of new ideas to build a knowledge base for ethical policing. Core content includes: • The basics of crime science in concept, theory and practice; • Methods of research and assessment used by crime scientists; • Crime Science and policing, including its application to volume crimes, serious crimes and investigation; • Legitimacy and public compliance; • Policing, science and future crimes. This book is essential reading for all students of professional policing, as well as those interested in crime and its control, reduction and prevention.

General

Imprint:	Routledge
Country of origin:	United Kingdom
Series:	Routledge Advances in Police Practice and Knowledge
Release date:	November 2023
First published:	2024
Authors:	Gloria Laycock
Dimensions:	234 x 156mm (L x W)
Pages:	256
ISBN-13:	978-0-367-76178-3
Categories:	Books
LSN:	0-367-76178-5
Barcode:	9780367761783

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