Legal Guide for Police: Constitutional Issues

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: Paperback / softback
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 a valuable resource for criminal justice students and law enforcement professionals. It provides a comprehensive overview of the legal principles and practices related to arrest, search and seizure, police authority to detain, questioning suspects, pretrial identification procedures, police power, and its limitations, as well as civil liability of police officers and agencies.

The revised edition of this text includes introductory and summary chapters to aid readers in understanding the context, importance, and applicability of the case law discussed. Each chapter has 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 these case examples, the book also includes a helpful Appendix that provides the Bill of Rights and the Fourteenth Amendment, as well as a Table of Cases that lists every case referenced in the text. This comprehensive guide is essential for anyone seeking to develop an up-to-date understanding of the law and its application in the field of criminal justice.

Whether you are a student studying criminal justice, a law enforcement professional, or a legal professional, the 12th Edition of Legal Guide for Police: Constitutional Issues is a must-have resource that will help you navigate the complex legal landscape and ensure that you are acting within the bounds of the law.

Weight: 550g
Dimension: 178 x 256 x 19 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781032376271
Edition number: 12 ed