Policing gangs in America / Charles M. Katz, Vincent J. Webb.
Katz, Charles M.; Webb, Vincent J.
2006
HV8080.G35 K38 2006 (Mapit)
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Title Policing gangs in America / Charles M. Katz, Vincent J. Webb.
Author Katz, Charles M.
ISBN 9780521616546 (pbk.)
0521616549 (pbk.)
9780521851107
0521851106
Imprint Cambridge ; New York : Cambridge University Press, 2006.
Language English
Description x, 310 p. ; 23 cm.
Call Number HV8080.G35 K38 2006
Dewey Decimal Classification 363.2/3
Summary This study describes the assumptions, issues, problems, and events that characterise, shape, and define the police response to gangs in America today. It focuses on gang unit officers and the environment in which they work, describing how gang units respond to community gang problems.
Bibliography, etc. Note Includes bibliographical references and index.
Added Author Webb, Vincent J.
Series Cambridge studies in criminology (Cambridge University Press)
Linked Resources Table of contents only
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Acknowledgments
1. Studying the police response to gangs
2. Setting and methods
3. Historical analysis of gangs and gang control
4. Scope and nature of the current gang problem
5. Form, function, and management of the police gang unit
6. The gang unit officer
7. On the job
8. Policing gangs in a time of community policing
9. Conclusion and implications
References
Index.

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