Welcome to the Companion Website

Welcome to the SAGE edge site for Introduction to Policing, Third Edition.

The SAGE edge site for Introduction to Policing, Third Edition by Steven M. Cox, Susan Marchionna, and Brian D. Fitch offers a robust online environment you can access anytime, anywhere, and features an impressive array of free tools and resources to keep you on the cutting edge of your learning experience.

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Introduction to Policing, Third Edition continues to focus on the thought-provoking, contemporary issues that underscore the challenging and rewarding world of policing. Steven M. Cox, Susan Marchionna, and experienced law enforcement officer Brian D. Fitch balance theory, research, and practice to give students a comprehensive, yet concise, overview of both the foundations of policing and the expanded role of today’s police officers.  The accessible and engaging writing style, combined with stories from the field, make policing concepts and practices easy for students to understand and analyze. Unique coverage of policing in multicultural communities, the impact of technology on policing, and extensive coverage of policing strategies and procedures — such as those that detail the use of force —make this bestselling book a must-have for policing courses.

Acknowledgements

We gratefully acknowledge Steven M. Cox, Susan Marchionna, and Brian D. Fitch for writing an excellent text. Special thanks are also due to author Brian D. Fitch, Police Chief Jeri Williams, and Police Officer Kevin Wilmott for providing insight, knowledge, and expertise to the Policing in Practice Videos. We also appreciate and thank Allie Goldberg, Carol Trent, and Melanie Norwood for developing the ancillaries on this site.