Police Patrol, Operations and Management

By Charles D. Hale

Based upon a practical application of theory with the "how-to" of "real world" policing, this book details the core functions of a police agency--covering patrol operations, goals, and strategies. It combines management theory with case study examples taken from small police departments. KEY TOPICS Specific chapter topics discuss police patrol hazards, community-oriented policing, patrol force staffing and deployment, special issues in patrol operations, and upgrading patrol effectiveness. For police practitioners, field supervisors, and middle managers.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0471032913
• ISBN13: 9780471032915
• Release Date: January 1981
• Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
• Length: 344 Pages
• Weight: 1.65 lbs.

Customer Reviews

Police Patrol-Operations and Management by Charles Hale

The book is very well organized, covers several aspects of the police patrol division, and community policing issues.It is easy to understand the concepts discussed - as simple words are used. A very good reference book to have on hand.