law enforcement

"Many young adults might associate police jobs with dangerous confrontations, but these types of situations represent only a very small part of a law enforcement officer's responsibilities. Law enforcement professionals are charged with maintaining order and enforcing laws at local, state, and federal levels. This informative title describes various law enforcement career paths, including details on training requirements, compensation, and advancement. Readers will learn about the real rewards and challenges across a range of career options, from patrol officer to FBI agent or national park ranger"--Provided by publisher.

Special Weapons and Tactics (SWAT) teams are called to perform the most dangerous duties in law enforcement. These extreme situations include apprehending heavily armed suspects, hostage rescue, riots, and other dangerous duties. Through clear text and dramatic full-color photography, readers will learn how SWAT operators are selected and trained, the equipment they use, and the tactics needed to perform successful operations. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Abdo & Daughters is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.

"Readers will learn about the history of law enforcement, approaches to public safety, and strategies for building a more just and inclusive society in this survey of policing and reform in the United States"--Provided by publisher.

"Anthology of licensed articles and introductory text and resource material exploring the issue of police reform"--Provided by publisher.

Police officers share their experiences while protecting, serving, and defending people and communities, showcasing the courage, anger, and joy that can be found.

"The juvenile justice system deals with young people who have been accused of criminal acts. A wide variety of criminal justice professionals work in juvenile justice specialties, including law enforcement officers, lawyers, judges, court staff, probation officers, counselors, educators, child welfare workers, and policy makers. It's challenging work, but they have the satisfaction of knowing that effective intervention can make a huge difference in the lives of young offenders. This title includes informative features, such as sidebars and graphic organizers, that spotlight career requirements, rewards, and prospects"--.

A collection of articles selected from the New York Times that examines the role of the police in the United States, focusing on issues of racial profiling, police misconduct, and brutality.

"The memoir of Cynthia Beebe's groundbreaking career as one of the first women special agents for the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives, (ATF). A smart and independent girl growing up in suburban Chicago, she unexpectedly became one of the first women to hunt down violent criminals for the federal government"--Provided by publisher.

Describes a career as a police office and detective, covering job duties, training, key skills for success, and more.

Looks at the history of law enforcement in the United States.