TY - BOOK AU - Wakefield,Alison AU - Fleming,Jenny TI - The Sage dictionary of policing SN - 1412930987 (hbk.) AV - REF HV 7901 .S24 2009 PY - 2009/// CY - Los Angeles, London PB - SAGE KW - Police KW - Dictionaries KW - Police administration KW - Law enforcement KW - fast N1 - Includes bibliographical references and indexes N2 - "The SAGE Dictionary of Policing is the definitive reference tool for students and academics in Police Studies. The dictionary delivers a complete guide to policing in a comprehensive, easy-to-use format. The world's leading academics and practitioners contribute to over 130 substantive entries, which map out all the key concepts and topics in the field internationally." "Each entry includes a concise definition; description of distinctive features; critical evaluation (for major conceptual entries); cross-referencing with related terms, to enable readers to formulate a comprehensive understanding of the field; and key readings, to assist students in taking their knowledge further."--BOOK JACKET ER -