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1	Public Enemies: America's Greatest Crime Wave and the Birth of the FBI, 1933-34 more books like this by Bryan Burrough add to wishlist Journalist Bryan Burrough, grandson of an FBI agent, details the spread of both a new type of crime and a new type of crime-catcher in the early 1930s. The socioeconomic conditions in the U.S. during the Great Depression facilitated the rise in flashy, bloody crime sprees across state lines, committed by limelight-seeking perpetrators such as ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $6.78! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
2	Criminal Justice: A Brief Introduction more books like this by Frank Schmalleger add to wishlist For undergraduate Introduction to Criminal Justice, Administration of Justice, and Criminal Justice courses. The world of criminal justice has changed, and now more than ever Criminal Justice: A Brief Introduction 5e is the best book for your Introduction to Criminal Justice course. As the American criminal justice system responds to the ongoing ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $3.73! \| first editions \| SVS
3	Police in America: An Introduction more books like this by Dr. Samuel Walker add to wishlist This is a comprehensive, introductory survey of police, police work, and police systems intended for criminal justice courses on police administration, and courses on criminology or the sociology of law enforcement. It describes how police departments are organized, what police officers do, the different problems in policing (police-community ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $7.15! \| SVS
4	Supervision of Police Personnel more books like this by Nathan F Iannone add to wishlist Known as the source for police supervision, this book offers complete coverage of leadership training of supervisors in law enforcement and allied fields. From proven leadership strategies to methods for maintaining high morale, this book discusses individual and group management techniques and how to carry out the various responsibilities of the ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $72.00! \| SVS
5	Witness more books like this by Whittaker Chambers add to wishlist This 1950 autobiography has become a Conservative classic. Chambers, a journalist for Time magazine, tells of his role as a member of the American Communist Party and as an active Soviet agent who passed secrets to the Reds. After becoming disillusioned with Stalin following the Moscow purges, Chambers revealed everything and claimed there was a ... see all copies from $5.00! new only from $12.21! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
6	Newjack: Guarding Sing Sing more books like this by Ted Conover add to wishlist In this investigative report on prison life, a journalist who took a year-long job as a rookie guard--or "new jack"--in Sing Sing prison chronicles what life is like behind bars for both convicts and staff and candidly recounts changes in his behavior and attitudes. This book also includes a colorful history of Sing Sing prison. Winner of the 2001 ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $8.04! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
7	Criminal Investigation more books like this by Karen M Hess, Christine Hess Orthmann add to wishlist Criminal Investigation, 9th Edition stresses practical procedures, techniques, and applications of private and public investigations to provide students with a solid foundation in criminal investigation. Criminal Investigation, 9th Edition features updated, enhanced coverage of such important topics as terrorism and homeland security, cybercrime, ... see all copies from $99.50! new only from $104.00! \| SVS
8	Among the Thugs more books like this by Bill Buford add to wishlist For eight years - the years of riots on Channel ferries, street-fighting outside Britain's football grounds, and the Heysel and Hillsborough disasters - Bill Buford, an American, travelled with football hooligans up and down Britain, and to Italy, Turkey, Greece and Germany. He attended a National Front disco and witnessed the robbing of a pub. He ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $7.89! \| first editions \| SVS
9	Introduction to Policing more books like this by John S Dempsey add to wishlist A must read for anyone considering a career in law enforcement, this book provides a current, insider's look at the many rewards, and the often intense stress, that are part of police work. Written by two authors with extensive real-life experience in all ranks and assignments of policing, this text gives you a solid blend of practical information ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $2.49! \| first editions \| SVS
10	Terrorism and Homeland Security more books like this by Jonathan R White add to wishlist TERRORISM AND HOMELAND SECURITY: AN INTRODUCTION, Sixth Edition, is the best-selling terrorism book on the market. National terrorism expert Jonathan R. White provides specific examples that will enable you to understand how terrorism arises and how it functions. Dr. White gives essential historical (pre-1980) background on the phenomenon of ... see all copies from $40.33! new only from $59.56! \| SVS
11 view cover	Police Field Operations more books like this by Thomas Francis Adams add to wishlist For undergraduate-level courses in Field Operations, Police Patrol Procedures, and Basic Police Operations. Serving as the standard text for twenty-first century policing, this practical introduction to police field operations is written from the perspective of a working police officer and presents the real-life scenarios an officer is likely to ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $14.82! \| first editions \| SVS
12 view cover	Criminalistics: An Introduction to Forensic Science more books like this by Richard Saferstein add to wishlist For Introduction to Forensic Science courses offered by Forensic Science or Criminal Justice programs. Written by a renowned authority on forensic science, this text introduces the non-scientific student to the field of forensic science through an exploration of its applications to criminal investigations, and clear explanations of the techniques ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $7.44! \| first editions \| SVS
13 view cover	Blue Blood more books like this by Edward Conlon add to wishlist Edward Conlon, a Harvard-educated policeman who comes from a long line of cops, writes about his experiences in a tough world. As he rises from rookie to detective in the NYPD, Edward Conlon faces the dirty day-to-day life of a cop who has to cope with the uncinematic realities of violent death, robbery, domestic violence, and the price paid for ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $3.95! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
14 view cover	Criminal Investigation: Basic Perspectives more books like this by Paul B Weston add to wishlist For a criminal justice course on basic or advanced criminal investigations.Comprehensive, practical, and well-balanced, this text is designed to help students discover both the art and science of criminal investigation-- without resorting to technical minutia. It focuses on the legal significance of evidence in the field as it outlines the ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $2.95! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
15 view cover	Criminal Investigation more books like this by Charles R Swanson add to wishlist Widely recognized as the most accurate and comprehensive text in the field, this practical, step-by-step introduction to criminal investigation gives students a logical framework for understanding the investigative process. Major sections cover current issues such as environmental crime, the looting of archaeological sites, videotaping of crime ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $18.95! \| first editions \| SVS
16 view cover	Perfect Storm: A True Story of Men Against the Sea more books like this by Sebastian Junger add to wishlist Sebastian Junger's thrilling narrative account of a 1991 storm in the North Atlantic and the plight of the crew on the Andrea Gail was a huge bestseller. Junger tells of the lives of the fishermen and of the town of Gloucester, Massachusetts, and includes much lore about fishing, the fishing industry, and the science of sea and weather. He also ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $1.99! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
17 view cover	Introduction to Security more books like this by Robert J Fischer add to wishlist This sixth edition of Introduction to Security upholds the book's tradition of informing readers of contemporary security issues from security equipment and procedures to management and loss prevention theory. This new edition has been updated with the most current information available in the constantly changing security field. Introduction to ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $2.95! \| first editions \| SVS
18 view cover	Corrections in America: An Introduction more books like this by Harry E Allen add to wishlist For junior/senior-level courses in Introduction to Corrections, Institutional Corrections, Community Based Corrections, Social Control, Crime and Punishment, and Criminology. Contemporary in look and feel, this leading text in corrections for over the past quarter of a century continues to explore the cutting edge of the field. It focuses on how ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $1.99! \| first editions \| SVS
19 view cover	Police Administration: Structures, Processes, and Behavior more books like this by Charles R Swanson add to wishlist For courses in Police Administration, Management, and Supervision. The best-selling, most comprehensive text available for police administration & management, Police Administration 6/e presents a carefully researched and vivid introduction to police organizations that focuses on the procedures, politics and human relations issues that law ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $24.18! \| first editions \| SVS
20 view cover	Lost Son: A Life in Pursuit of Justice more books like this by B Kerik add to wishlist In this autobiography, Kerik recounts his fascinating private and public life. He tells of his experiences as an undercover cop working out of the famous Midtown South Precinct and in the Bronx--where he wore a long braid and had multiple piercings in his ears. He covers his years as corrections commissioner, the success of which led to the ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $1.99! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
21 view cover	Cold Zero: Inside the FBI Hostage Rescue Team more books like this by Christopher Whitcomb add to wishlist This well-written insider's account gives the reader a nuanced picture of what it's like to be a member of the FBI's most elite unit, the Hostage Rescue Team. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $1.99! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
22 view cover	The Bureau: The Secret History of the FBI more books like this by Ronald Kessler add to wishlist Author of INSIDE THE WHITE HOUSE, Kessler presents a history of the Federal Bureau of Investigation, drawn from many crucial interviews, including one with Robert Mueller, the FBI director. BUREAU highlights the many successes and failures of the Bureau from its early days under the eye of J. Edgar Hoover up through the investigation of the ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $4.64! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
23 view cover	Understanding Terrorism: Challenges, Perspectives, and Issues more books like this by Dr. Gus Martin add to wishlist The study of terrorism requires a review of the events, ideas, motivations, and histories that result in terrorist acts, as well as an examination of the theories that help explain this volatile behavior. Understanding Terrorism: Challenges, Perspectives, and Issues is a dynamic textbook for students who wish to explore the phenomenon of terrorism ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $12.54! \| first editions \| SVS
24 view cover	Probation & Parole: Theory & Practice more books like this by Howard Abadinsky add to wishlist Take a look inside the real world of probation and parole. Featuring a front-line practitioner's insights based on the author's extensive experience as a senior New York State parole officer, this text exposes students to the complex, "real" world of probation and parole. Comprehensive in approach, it explores the cutting-edge of both practice and ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $2.99! \| first editions \| SVS
25 view cover	I Love a Cop: What Police Families Need to Know more books like this by Ellen Kirschman, Ph.D. add to wishlist Will police work change the person you love? Are police marriages destined to fail? What are the chances of your loved one being killed in the line of duty? Separating fact from myth, Kirschman answers these and other questions in this self-help book created for police families. Topics covered include: managing the effects of organizational stress ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $8.78! \| signed copies \| SVS

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