The police in a free society: safeguarding rights while enforcing the law

Cover -- Title -- Copyright -- Dedication -- Contents -- Preface -- Chapter 1 The Paradox of Policing a Free Society -- Chapter 2 The Evolution of the Modern Police Force -- Chapter 3 From Neighborhood Patrolman to Law Enforcement Officer -- Chapter 4 The Consequences of Eroding Respect -- Chapter 5 The Police and Racial Conflict in America -- Chapter 6 The Police as the Face of the Law -- Chapter 7 Training the Police for Service Instead of Enforcement -- Chapter 8 Police Legitimacy and Public Relations -- Chapter 9 Handling Officers Who Abuse the Public Trust -- Chapter 10 The Police Force the Public Deserves -- Notes -- Bibliography -- Index