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"Manhattan psychologist and relationship expert, and Joe, an NYPD detective disgruntled by being kicked off the Organized Crime Task Force and dumped by his wife--could lead to romance, if organized crime, the FBI, and an investigation into an Upper West Side brothel do not get in the way"--OCLC.

"In the middle of his usual hard-won morning nap in the basement of police headquarters, Carl M?rck, head of Department Q, receives a call from a colleague working on the Danish island of Bornholm. Carl is dismissive when he realizes that a new case is being foisted on him, but a few hours later, he receives some shocking news that leaves his headstrong assistant Rose more furious than usual. Carl has no choice but to lead Department Q into the tragic cold case of a vivacious seventeen-year-old girl who vanished from school, only to be found dead hanging high up in a tree. The investigation will take them from the remote island of Bornholm to a strange sun worshipping cult, where Carl, Assad, Rose, and newcomer Gordon attempt to stop a string of new murders and a skilled manipulator who refuses to let anything--or anyone--get in the way"--Provided by publisher.

A police officer assigned to capture an elusive drug dealer does not realize that the man he is chasing is really himself--a situation brought about by the drug's capability of producing split personalities in its users.

The police hold an extremely powerful role in society, but in recent years there has been increased scrutiny of how they use their power. Through a narrative-driven pro/con format?supported by relevant facts, quotes, anecdotes, and full-color illustrations?this title examines issues related to police powers. Topics include: Is Abuse of Police Power a Problem in the United States? Can the Use of Excessive Force by the Police Be Reduced? Are Racial Issues the Key to Reducing Conflicts Over Police Power? Do US Police Departments Need Reforms?.

"One of the most hotly debated subjects in current events is the use of force by police personnel. In recent years, protests have taken place over most of the United States after several high-profile cases in which excessive force during arrests was claimed. This volume examines opinions surrounding police action in the United States and abroad, such as arguments in favor of or against controversial policies such as stop-and-frisk. Through this wide spectrum of experiences, students are encouraged to reach their own conclusions using the information they have read and synthesized"--Amazon.com.

"A ... look at the evolution of American police from filling their intended role as peacekeepers and guardians of citizen rights to calling themselves, and acting primarily as, 'law enforcement officers'"--Publisher's website.

Introduces the reader to all sides of contemporary controversies about police training and excessive force in an objective and comprehensive way.

When crime scene investigators (CSIs) are called to the location of a murder, they document what they see in detail and carefully collect the evidence. Evidence isn't always obvious to the untrained eye. Readers of this remarkable book, which includes dynamic photographs, will become trained to know what to look for at a crime scene as they tag along with scientists on an intriguing case. They'll learn about various kinds of evidence as well as how it's analyzed to provide essential clues about what happened at the scene and how to find the killer.

Introduces young readers to the job of police officers, who work hard to keep their communities safe.

When a new bunch of baddies bust up the town, Dog Man is called into action -- and this time he isn't alone. With a cute kitten and a remarkable robot by his side, our heroes must save the day by joining forces with an unlikely ally: Petey, the World's Most Evil Cat. But can the villainous Petey avoid vengeance and venture into virtue?.