Grounded in evidencebased research, Police in America provides a comprehensive and realistic introduction to modernday policing in the United States. This readerfriendly text helps students understand best practices in everyday policing and think critically about the many misconceptions of police work. Author Steven G. Brandl draws from his experience with law enforcement to emphasize the positive aspects of policing without ignoring its controversies.Also available as a digital option (courseware). Learn more about Police in AmericaVantage Digital Option, Second Edition [ISBN: 9781071828298]