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Legal Guide for Police: Constitutional Issues

Legal Guide for Police: Constitutional Issues

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The 12th Edition of the Legal Guide for Police: Constitutional Issues is a comprehensive legal resource for criminal justice students and law enforcement professionals, covering key topics such as arrest, search and seizure, police authority, questioning suspects, pretrial identification procedures, police power, and civil liability. It includes updated case examples and introductory and summary chapters to aid readers in understanding the context and applicability of the law.

Format: Hardback
Length: 278 pages
Publication date: 28 June 2023
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd


A comprehensive and up-to-date legal guide, the 12th Edition of Legal Guide for Police: Constitutional Issues is an invaluable resource for criminal justice students and law enforcement professionals. It provides a thorough exploration of key constitutional issues related to police practices, including arrest, search and seizure, police authority to detain, questioning suspects, pretrial identification procedures, police power, and its limitations.

The revised edition of this text includes comprehensive coverage of recent developments in the law, with specific case examples to illustrate key principles. Authored by experienced legal experts Walker and Hemmens, the guide includes introductory and summary chapters to provide context and relevance to the case law discussed.

To ensure that readers have a clear understanding of the material, all chapters have been updated to reflect the latest U.S. Supreme Court decisions, including notable cases such as Caniglia v. Strom (2021) (warrantless search), Kansas v. Glover (2020) (vehicle stop), Mitchell v. Wisconsin (2019) (warrantless drawing of blood), Rivas-Villegas v. Cortesluna (qualified immunity), and Nieves v. Bartlett (2018) (retaliatory arrest).

In addition to its comprehensive coverage of legal principles, the guide also includes a helpful Appendix that provides a concise summary of the Bill of Rights and the Fourteenth Amendment. A Table of Cases lists every case referenced in the text, making it easy for readers to reference and analyze the relevant legal authority.

Whether you are a student pursuing a career in criminal justice or a law enforcement professional seeking to stay informed about the latest legal developments, the 12th Edition of Legal Guide for Police: Constitutional Issues is an essential tool. It offers a comprehensive and practical understanding of the constitutional issues that shape police practices, providing you with the knowledge and skills you need to navigate the complex legal landscape effectively.

Weight: 700g
Dimension: 254 x 178 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781032376288
Edition number: 12 ed

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