. . . "Comprehensive, readable text that presents a practical look at police field operations and is designed to be used in one-semester courses on police operations or patrol procedures. Chapters have been designed to be independent units that can be taught individually, but also build upon each other to provide a complete picture of police operations." . . "From the Publisher: This text covers major areas of police field operations. Included in this text is coverage of the following current, critical issues: patrol, investigations, crime mapping, police operations in culturally diverse communities, community policing, persons with physical disabilities, juveniles, hot pursuit issues, communications, gangs, drugs, and more." . . . . . "Police field operations : theory meets practice" . . . . .