Emergency services

The police composite sketch, one of the most crucial investigative tools in law enforcement, is developed during a composite session-an intense display of communication and art in which the words of a witness are transformed into the features of a suspect.

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This comprehensive handbook synthesizes the rapidly growing research base on child and adolescent psychopathy: its nature, causes, development, assessment, and treatment.

This rigorous yet reader-friendly book reviews the state of the science on a broad range of psychological issues commonly encountered in the forensic context.

A pragmatic guide to a growing area of professional practice, this book describes the multiple roles of the trial consultant and provides tools for carrying them out competently and ethically.

In the event of a disaster or public health emergency, individual agencies and hospitals cannot always effectively act alone.

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The third edition of Safety Engineering: Principles and Practices has been thoroughly revised, updated, and expanded.

The eighth of a new, well-received, and highly acclaimed series on critical infrastructure and homeland security, Government Facilities Protection and Homeland Security is a reference source that is designed to serve and advise project designers, engineers, security specialists, managers, building and grounds superintendents, and/or supervisors and responsible-managers-in-charge.

This work is the first nontechnical guide to the principles, practices, policies, and profession of emergency management.

This book maps the development of modern policing-both theory and practice-from humans' first efforts at social control, through the British roots of modern policing, to the unique institution of American policing today.

A desperate gunman holds a planeload of innocent passengers hostage.

FBI operative Raymond W.

Largely unknown except in a few law enforcement circles, Jelly Bryce was at the forefront of the conflict during Americas gangster era.

CLICK HERE to download the chapter on "e;Backcountry Medicine"e; from Mountain Travel & Rescue(Provide us with a little information and we'll send your download directly to your inbox)Completely updated and expanded official rescue workbook of the National Ski Patrol, now available to other wilderness first responders and the general public* Authoritative and comprehensive mountain safety and rescue text -- your most valuable search and rescue equipment * Recommended for classroom and educational program adoption* All-new illustrationsAs a leading authority of on-mountain safety since 1938, the nonprofit National Ski Patrol has dedicated itself to serving the public and the outdoor recreation industry by providing education, and accreditation to emergency care and safety services providers.

* Technical advice for traveling safely on glaciers and how to perform a rescue should the worst happen* Sidebars provide extra lessons on techniques presented* Large format with photographs showing the techniques discussed Glacier Travel and Crevasse Rescue is a comprehensive course in understanding glaciers, crossing them, avoiding crevasses, and rescuing crevasse victims.

CLICK HERE to download the chapter on "e;Backcountry Forecasting & Decisions"e; from The Avalanche Handbook * Information on the unique characteristics of alpine snow, snow slab instability, terrain variables, skier triggering of avalanches, and the nature of avalanche motion * Chapters on the elements of backcountry avalanche forecasting and the decision-making process * This is the text used by search and rescue professionals, ski patrol groups, and outdoor education programs Technical yet accessible, The Avalanche Handbook, 3rd Edition, covers the formation, character, effects, and control of avalanches; rescue techniques; and research on understanding and surviving avalanches.

The revised tenth edition of this core textbook provides an understanding of major world criminal justice systems by discussing and comparing the systems of six of the world's countries - each representative of a different type of legal system.

Poachers Caught!

Discover the geographic approach to fighting crime while engaging citizens.

Discover a modern approach to help mitigate threats to public safety in your community.

An essential tool for crime analysts looking to enhance the quality and efficiency of their crime mapping using ArcGIS Pro.

The definitive guide to analysis techniques for examining the geography of crime Understanding Crime: Analyzing the Geography of Crime delves into both theory and technique to explain the geographic analysis of crime.

Building on previous work in rural criminology, this book casts a global and comparative look across 19 countries, drawing on themes of crime and victimisation, safety and fear, practices of policing and police trust, and crime prevention practices.

Terrorist Cop is a colorful, haunting, and highly graphic tale of New York City homicide detective Morty Dzikansky.

Legendary FBI undercover agent Thomas McShane is one of the worlds foremost authorities on the billion-dollar art theft business, and here he presents a unique memoir that provides a thrilling ride through the underworld of stolen art and historical artifacts.

Soon after Allan Pinkerton established his legendary detective agency in the United States, Canadians began seeking their services.

This book untangles the components of police education and advocates a robust community-based training model with significant civilian oversight.

From the 1960s through the 1980s, RCMP Sergeant Charlie Scheideman spent much of his time patrolling the "e;dark corners of the Interior of British Columbia"e; where "e;the citizens would meet the modern criteria for redneck: if their veranda collapsed it would kill more than four dogs; they think 'harrass' is two words, and so on.

I wrote this book to inform and entertain people about a most misunderstood profession.

"e;This book gives a brief yet thorough summary of the main components of police accountability in the 21st century.

"e;This book gives a brief yet thorough summary of the main components of police accountability in the 21st century.

From the authors of The Politics of the Presidency comes this new supplement examining the unprecedented administration of Donald J.

This book is for those interested in becoming an officer or who is already an officer.

Luke S.

Public fire departments in the U.

In today's ever-expanding global movement of people border security becomes increasingly important.

This is a story of a small abandoned puppy and a fireman in search of filling a huge void in his life.

John Stanley Ortmann was having a routine day when he got the call: A mountain lion that had killed a sheep had possibly been shot and was hiding out in a brushy area near a busy road.

A Brooklyn native, Joseph Belcastro joined the New York City Police Department in July, 1983.

Norman A.

A comprehensive introduction to policing in England and Wales, providing you with an in-depth understanding of the challenges and complexities of modern policing and an increased awareness of the history and development of the profession.

A comprehensive introduction to policing in England and Wales, providing you with an in-depth understanding of the challenges and complexities of modern policing and an increased awareness of the history and development of the profession.

'Utterly compelling from the first page' - Kerry Hudson'Gripping .

In the midst of war, can they find a reason to celebrate?

The COVID-19 pandemic, Brexit and the US-China trade dispute have heightened interest in the geopolitics and security of modern ports.

The COVID-19 pandemic, Brexit and the US-China trade dispute have heightened interest in the geopolitics and security of modern ports.

A gripping true crime story and an insight into the motivations of a truly evil man, Babes in the Wood by Graham Bartlett with Peter James is a fascinating account of what became a thirty-two year fight for justice.

SWAT teams, GSG9, EKO Cobra, SCO 19 these elite police units are used to dealing with dangerous situations, particularly in the fight against global terrorism.