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Two Philadelphia Daily News reporters chronicle their probe into corruption in the Philadelphia Police Department narcotics squad, for which they…
won the 2010 Pulitzer Prize for investigative reporting. Some strong language. 2014
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Biography, True crime, United States history, Law and crime biography, Police and military
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Comprehensive portrait of Bureau of Prohibition agent Eliot Ness (1903-1957), the legendary leader of the Untouchables. Documents the years after…
his famous confrontation with Al Capone in Chicago, his attempts to end corruption in Cleveland, and his efforts to track the serial murderer called the Cleveland Torso Killer
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Politics and government, Police and military
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James Comey, former FBI Director and New York Times bestselling author of A Higher Loyalty, uses his long career in…
federal law enforcement to explore issues of justice and fairness in the US justice system.James Comey might best be known as the FBI director that Donald Trump fired in 2017, but he’s had a long, varied career in the law and justice system. He knows better than most just what a force for good the US justice system can be, and how far afield it has strayed during the Trump Presidency. In his much-anticipated follow-up to A Higher Loyalty, Comey uses anecdotes and lessons from his career to show how the federal justice system works. From prosecuting mobsters as an Assistant US Attorney in the Southern District of New York in the 1980s to grappling with the legalities of anti-terrorism work as the Deputy Attorney General in the early 2000s to, of course, his tumultuous stint as FBI director beginning in 2013, Comey shows just how essential it is to pursue the primacy of truth for federal law enforcement. Saving Justice is gracefully written and honestly told, a clarion call for a return to fairness and equity in the law.
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Social issues, Law and crime, Police and military
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After travel and research, journalist Johann Hari posits three truths about the War on Drugs: first, that drugs are not…
what we think they are; second, that addiction is not what we think it is; and third, that the drug war's motives are different from those broadcast. Some violence and some strong language. 2015
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Biography, United States history, Social issues, General non-fiction, Law and crime biography, Police and military
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Pulitzer Prize winner describes the life and career of the first African American New York Police Department officer, Samuel Battle…
(1883-1966). Using an unpublished autobiography coauthored by Langston Hughes as source, discusses Battle's trials, tribulations, and joys, including mentoring the first African American member of the Fire Department of New York. 2015
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Business and economics, Police and military
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A foreign policy analyst presents the management concept of red teams, which has roots in the Catholic Church's role of…
Devil's Advocate. The author discusses case studies in which red teams were used, the potential benefits and drawbacks to deploying them, and recommendations for frameworks in which to operate. 2015
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Biography, LGBTQ+ biography, Law and crime biography, European history, Police and military, General non-fiction
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A gay, black, British police officer&’s memoir of prejudice, racism and homophobia on the force in the twenty-first century.Kevin Maxwell…
was a dream candidate for the police force—he had a long-held desire to serve his community, a strong moral compass and a clear aptitude for both the strategic and practical aspects of policing. And, as a gay black man from a working-class family, he could easily have been a poster boy for the force&’s stated commitment to equal opportunities. Joining just after the 9/11 attacks, Kevin entered policing determined to keep communities safe in the face of a changing world. But instead, he came up against entrenched prejudice, open racism and homophobia. For more than ten years, Kevin strove against the odds, until he took the force to an employment tribunal—with devastating results.Forced Out is a revelatory exposé combining deeply affecting memoir with sharp analysis and a fascinating insider perspective on day-to-day life in the force. It is a touchstone for the silent many who have either tried to ignore abuse for the sake of their career or who have been bullied out of their jobs. It paints a sobering portrait of an institution that has not yet learned the lessons of the past and whose prejudice is informing the cases it chooses to investigate and the way it investigates them. And it asks the important question: what needs to change?&“One of the most compulsive books I&’ve read in a long while.&” –Bernadine Evaristo, award-winning author of Girl, Woman, Other
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True crime, Biography, Police and military, Journals and memoirs, Law and crime, Law and crime biography
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Craig Glazer organized his first fake sting against drug dealers who had robbed him. After that success, he and his…
accomplices spent two years carrying out a succession of over thirty stings across America, sniffing out even highly sought-after drug lords. Strong language, some violence, and some descriptions of sex. 2008
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It is mankind's most abominable crime: murder. No one is better acquainted with the subject and its wrenching challenges than…
John Douglas, the FBI's pioneer of criminal profiling, and the model for Agent Jack Crawford in The Silence of the Lambs. In this provocative and deeply personal book, the most prominent criminal investigator of our time offers a rare look into the workings not only of the justice system--but of his own heart and mind. Writing with award-winning partner Mark Olshaker, Douglas opens up about his most notorious and baffling cases--and shows what it's like to confront evil in its most monstrous form.
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Biography, True crime, Journals and memoirs, Law and crime biography, Police and military, Law and crime
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The author recounts how he left life as a crack dealer in Queens by joining first the army and then…
the NYPD, where he rose to deputy inspector before retiring in 2013. Discusses his experiences with both sides of the law as an African American. Strong language and some violence. 2016
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Biography, True crime, Laws and statutes, History, Law and crime biography, Police and military, Politics and government, Business biography
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Chief FBI hostage negotiator for ten of his thirty years as an investigator, instructor, and negotiator recreates some of the…
cases he and colleagues participated in. Includes the David Koresh standoff in Waco, Texas, and--his final case--the snipers who terrorized the Washington, D. C., area in 2002. Violence and strong language. 2010
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British-born reporter--who has long written about Latin America--interviewed gangsters, police, and victims of violence for this examination of the drug…
trade and crime syndicates of Brazil, Jamaica, Mexico, and Central America. He outlines a three-pillared approach to confronting the drug wars: reforming drug policy, building justice systems, and transforming ghettos. 2016
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Written and extensively updated by an author team that includes former and current law enforcement officers, Introduction to Policing focuses…
on the thought-provoking, contemporary issues that underscore the challenging and rewarding world of policing. The authors skillfully balance research and practice to offer readers an overview of both the foundations of policing and the expanded role of today’s police officers. Evolving with the modern realities of the field, the Fourth Edition discusses major new and ongoing impactful events, such as the political shift marked by the U.S. presidential election of 2016 and expanded coverage of women and minorities in policing. The accessible and engaging writing style, coupled with unique coverage of the issues of policing in multicultural communities, the impact of technology on policing, and policing strategies and procedures, make this bestselling book a must-have.
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Written and extensively updated by an author team that includes former and current law enforcement officers, Introduction to Policing focuses…
on the thought-provoking, contemporary issues that underscore the challenging and rewarding world of policing. The authors skillfully balance research and practice to offer readers an overview of both the foundations of policing and the expanded role of today’s police officers. Evolving with the modern realities of the field, the Fourth Edition discusses major new and ongoing impactful events, such as the political shift marked by the U.S. presidential election of 2016 and expanded coverage of women and minorities in policing. The accessible and engaging writing style, coupled with unique coverage of the issues of policing in multicultural communities, the impact of technology on policing, and policing strategies and procedures, make this bestselling book a must-have.
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Laws and statutes, Police and military
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While it has always been legal for a citizen in the United States to manufacture their own firearm, the sale…
and distribution of such items is illegal under current U.S. law. The primary impediment to individuals making their own weapons has been access to the tooling and machinery required to convert raw materials into finished parts for assembly. However, in the last fifteen years this paradigm has changed drastically. Home builders and companies have emerged to support individuals who choose to produce their own firearm. Kits with receivers and gun components are available for hobbyists, as are 3-D printable gun designs, downloadable from the Internet in some cases. This phenomenon has led to the term ghost guns: firearms whose existence is not reported to any third party and therefore whose existence is unknown and, largely, untraceable. A Field Guide to Ghost Guns: For Police and Forensic Investigators provides a useful brief for field investigators on the technical aspects of the self-made firearm, so-called "ghost guns. The first book to focus on the emergent issue of ghost guns, coverage addresses the history of firearms making and manufacture in the U.S.—including regulated and nonregulated manufacturing, details firearm components and accessories, how to assemble a Firearm, an overview of common Types of ghost guns, and investigative considerations. Though there have been increased calls to regulate guns in the wake of numerous mass shootings, the proliferation of ghost guns—and their increasing use in crimes—would likely require additional laws and regulatory measures. Since there are few knowledgeable firearm practitioners in the field, who can render qualified opinions on the subject, author Robb Walker has taken a practical, pragmatic approach to the topic. The book defines terminology, provides photographs, and explains the concepts surrounding homemade firearm in clear, easy to understand terms. Key Features: Addresses the technology and technical aspects in creating, assembling, and/or modifying homemade firearms—both printable and assembled from pre-fabricated components Discusses the rationale and motivations behind making one’s own firearm Outlines what is currently legal and illegal under U.S. law, providing indicators for investigators for illegally configured firearms A Field Guide to Ghost Guns addresses the pressing need for a practical reference on the topic. The book provides police investigators and forensic ballistics experts a useful aid to understand legal aspects and to identify ghost guns, and the paraphernalia—tooling and machinery, and otherwise—indicative of gun making in a non-formal, factory setting.
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An account of the infamous 1971 prison uprising, in which nearly 1,300 prisoners took over the Attica Correctional Facility in…
New York for four days and nights to protest years of mistreatment. Discusses the state's violent response and the victims' quest for justice. Some violence. 2016
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The Routledge Handbook on Extraterritorial Human Rights Obligations brings international scholarship on transnational human rights obligations into a comprehensive and…
wide-ranging volume. Each chapter combines a thorough analysis of a particular issue area and provides a forward-looking perspective of how extraterritorial human rights obligations (ETOs) might come to be more fully recognized, outlining shortcomings but also best state practices. It builds insights gained from state practice to identify gaps in the literature and points to future avenues of inquiry. The Handbook is organized into seven thematic parts: conceptualization and theoretical foundations; enforcement; migration and refugee protection; financial assistance and sanctions; finance, investment and trade; peace and security; and environment. Chapters summarize the cutting edge of current knowledge on key topics as leading experts critically reflect on ETOs, and, where appropriate, engage with the Maastricht Principles to critically evaluate their value 10 years after their adoption. The Routledge Handbook on Extraterritorial Human Rights Obligations is an authoritative and essential reference text for scholars and students of human rights and human rights law, and more broadly, of international law and international relations as well as to those working in international economic law, development studies, peace and conflict studies, environmental law and migration.
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Examination of effects and experiences of local residents and protestors around high-profile police killings of young black men. Discusses the…
Black Lives Matter movement, policing tactics during the protests surrounding these deaths, and the larger effects on American society. Draws on interviews with locals. Violence and strong language. 2019
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The author, whose three decades working as an FBI field operative ended in 2017, discusses some of the more than…
fifty undercover cases he worked, including the Boston Marathon bombing, El Chapo and his Sinaloa Cartel, and investigations of the Russian and Italian mobs and corrupt unions. Strong language. 2018
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Biography, True crime, Law and crime biography, Police and military, Addiction and substance abuse
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Former FBI agent recounts his career working on cases of kidnapped and murdered children. Discusses investigative techniques, the ways the…
FBI interacts with other agencies, and sensational crimes such as the 1999 Yosemite National Park murders. Relates the psychological effects on him, including suicide attempts, and his family. Violence. 2018