pt. I: Introduction to policing 1. Introduction to policing 2. The history of municipal policing in the United States 3. The mythology of municipal policing
pt. II: Problems for citizens and the community 4. Emphasizing public relations over crime reduction 5. Failure to properly investigate crime: problems with the detective function 6. Improper discretion 7. Inability to significantly reduce crime: problems with patrol and domestic violence arrests 8. Poor police-community relations 9. Deviance and corruption 10. Police violence / excessive force
pt. III: Problems for police officers and administrators
11. Failure to adopt and / or properly use new technology
12. Inability to properly manage, supervise, and lead police organizations
13. Cooperation / collaboration with other police departments and criminal justice agencies
15. Inadequate wages and compensation
16. Ineffective / insufficient recruitment, education, and training
18. The future of municipal policing.
