When Cultures Clash

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Described as a "must read" for police officers and prospective candidates for law enforcement, this book invites readers to step back and examine their views and attitudes from a different perspective. In the process of defining and discussing the cultural underpinnings of the criminal justice community, the author addresses topics of special importance including sources of tension in police-citizen interactions, the challenges of law enforcement in a democratic society, policing as a "noble" profession, and police-community relations in a "Post 9/11 " environment. FEATURES A writing style reflective of the author's experience as a police practitioner and educator Examines the role and expectation of policing from both the citizen and officer perspective In-depth discussion of out-of-control subcultures, corruption and racial profiling Examines the role of the leader in the development and management of a police culture Outlines a range of strategies for strengthening police-citizen relationships Abundant examples from the "real" world of policing Proposes a set of "Core Values" characteristic of professional policing Each chapter opens with a set of "Guideposts" to help the reader focus on key issues Discussion questions to provoke further examination of key issues