This book explains the differences between law enforcement and policing and explains how to do them in an effective, efficient, and economical manner. It presents both the academic research on the history, traditions, theories, and contemporary issues in policing as well as the practical application of tactics, techniques, and technology for conducting law enforcement operations.
In addition to surveying the academic research, the author brings to this book experience from more than 38 years in law enforcement at the city, county, state, and federal levels, as well as experience as a licensed attorney-at-law and a former military officer. His treatment explains law enforcement operations in city, county, state, federal, institutional, and special enforcement agencies throughout the United States, covering operational tactics, techniques, and technology in patrol, traffic enforcement, crime prevention, criminal investigations, vice and narcotics control, and supervision, leadership, management, and administration of law enforcement and homeland security agencies.
This book goes beyond the standard sociological text on policing to bridge the gap between theory and practice. It is essential reading for law enforcement leaders, officers, and trainees and is appropriate for students in law enforcement and criminal justice programs.
About the Author: Dr. Robert Girod earned a Ph.D. in Criminology and Public Administration, J.D. in Law, a post-doctoral certificate in Leadership, a M.S. in Criminal Justice Administration, a B.A. in Sociology, a B.G.S. in Social & Behavioral Science, an A.S. in Criminal Justice, and a diploma in Forensic Science. He is a graduate of the U.S. Naval War College, the U.S. Marine Corps Command & Staff College, and the U.S. Air Force Squadron Officer's School.
Dr. Girod is an attorney-at-law and an Assistant Professor of Criminology & Intelligence Analysis at Indiana State University. He has been a professor or adjunct at 11 other universities and has authored seven books. He served as a Major in the Indiana Guard Reserve and a Captain in the U.S. Army Reserve.
Dr. Girod retired from the Fort Wayne Police Department and served as a Special Deputy for the United States Marshal's Service. Prior to this he served with the Indianapolis Police Department, Indiana University Police Department, Ohio Bureau of Criminal Investigations, Indiana Department of Insurance, and Wells County Prosecutor's Office. Afterwards he served with the Indiana Department of Homeland Security, Latty-Haviland Police Departments (OH), Allen County Police Department (IN), and as interim Police Chief of the Kanawha Police Department (IA).
