law enforcement

"The United States prides itself on being a country with people from all different walks of life. However, the acceptance some take for granted isn't always there for people of color. In recent years, awareness of and anger about racial profiling and discrimination have reached their highest levels in decades. Racial profiling and discrimination often happen in ways many people don't realize, hurting their victims and leading to further divisions. This book . . . explains the difference between racial profiling and discrimination, provides . . . understandable examples of each, and gives suggestions for how teens can combat these unfair practices"--Provided by publisher.

Go behind the scenes and learn how criminal investigators examine bodies after their death to solve crimes and catch criminals.

Go behind the scenes and see how criminal investigators use fingerprints, tire tracks, shoe marks and other impression evidence to catch criminals.

Go behind the scenes to see how criminal investigators use DNA profiling to both catch criminals and prove the innocence of suspects.

"Police officers are responsible for maintaining law and order to ensure everyone's safety and well-being. In doing so, they often put their lives on the line, making it a dangerous and challenging profession to take on. However, in contemporary America, police forces are criticized for disproportionately targeting people of color, offering indemnity to the small percentage of police officers that act unlawfully or otherwise irresponsibly, and using unnecessarily brutal policing practices. The viewpoints in this volume will allow readers to become more familiar with all sides of policing in America through careful examination of relevant facts and opinions"--.

The maintenance of liberty and equality requires a legal system in which the police are constrained by the ruleof law. This book examines the need for security officials to understand and respect the rights of individuals and groups and to use their power in a manner that benefits communities, rather than repressing them. Includes audio, videos, activities, weblinks, slideshows, transparencies, maps, quizzes, and supplementary resources.

"The maintenance of liberty and equality requires a legal system in which the police are constrained by the ruleof law. [This book] . . . examines the need for security officials to understand and respect the rights of individuals and groups and to use their power in a manner that benefits communities, rather than repressing them"--Back cover. Includes teacher notes.

Background information, interviews, and activities provide an overview of what it is like to be an FBI agent and what it takes to become successful in the organization.

Explains how to develop an environment where teamwork flourishes, identifying six conditions neccessary for any team to succeed and using examples to show how each helps teams accomplish their goal.

"Whether they are working on the streets in local communities or behind the scenes identifying fingerprints and investigating crimes, police officers play an essential role in society. Those who are interested in pursuing a career as a police officer can learn about the specific skills and training required for the profession, as well as reading first-hand accounts of police work from officers in different areas of the police force. In exploring how police work has changed over the decades, this informative volume gives readers the tools they need to take the first steps toward their future careers"--Provided by the publisher.