The Texas Peace Officer, 12th ed. NEWTake the chapter tests on your computer! Interactive Test Questions now on CD! (included with the book)The Texas Peace Officer: THE BASIC TRAINING COURSE Twelfth Edition Larry D. Nichols, Ray K. Robbins, and Donald B. Harrelson 8 1/2" x 11", copyright 2010, LC 2010925901; ISBN 978-08211-1770-5 List Price: $150.00--discounted price for quantity orders This book, prepared by Texas criminal justice educators, is expressly designed for use in basic peace officer training academies and college or university law enforcement or criminal justice courses in the state of Texas. The authors' intent in writing this text was to help the reader prepare for the Basic Peace Officer Licensing Examination. The contents have been drawn from a wide range of sources and are concisely presented in nontechnical language. Although there are many different and acceptable ways in which to enforce the law and to carry out the duties of a law enforcement officer, those covered in this book reflect the approaches more commonly accepted in modern American police work. The text materials have been enhanced to expand on the topics important to the beginning and in-service peace officer. Questions for self-examination for each chapter, along with answer keys, are provided with a compact disk included with the book. However, only through diligent study can the student acquire specific knowledge of the subjects presented. The format of this book makes it a valuable resource for reference, for review of some of the main concerns in police work, for use in police academies, as a college or university text, and for law enforcement officers' independent study. *Numerous illustrations, tables, and forms *Glossary to topics covered *Review questions for each chapter on interactive compact disk included with each book *Comprehensive index Preface 1. Fitness and Wellness and Stress Management 2. Professional Policing 3. Professionalism and Ethics 4. The U.S. and Texas Constitutions and the Criminal Justice System 5. Multiculturalism and Human Relations 6. The Code of Criminal Procedure 7. Arrest, Search, and Seizure 8. The Texas Penal Code 9. Traffic 10. Intoxicated Driver and Standardized Field Sobriety Testing 11. Civil Process and Liability 12. The Texas Alcoholic Beverage Code 13. Health and Safety Code--Controlled Substance Act 14. The Texas Family Code and Juvenile Issues 12. Stress Management for Peace Officers 15. Field Notetaking, Interpersonal Communications, and Report Writing 16. Introductory Spanish 17. Use of Force--Law and Concepts 18. Mechanics of Arrest 19. Firearms 20. Emergency Medical Assistance 21. Emergency Communications 22. Professional Police Driving 23. Problem Solving and Critical Thinking 24. Patrol and Consular Notification 25. Victims of Crime 26. Family Violence and Related Assaultive Offenses 27. Crisis Intervention Training (CIT) and the Mental Health Code 28. Hazardous Materials Awareness 29. Criminal Investigation Glossary Larry D. Nichols is retired Professor of Law Enforcement Technology at South Plains College in Levelland, Texas, where he taught all areas of criminal justice since 1975; in 1988 he was awarded the Excellence in Teaching Award. Ray K. Robbins is retired Professor of Criminal Justice at Western Texas College in Snyder, Texas, and is the recipient of the "Piper Professor" award. He has instructed in all areas of criminal justice. Donald B. Harrelson is a professor emeritus in criminal justice at Southwest Texas State University. He was the first chair of the Department of Criminal Justice at that university and served as chair for twelve years. Retail Price: $150.00 |
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