5th Edition
The Criminal Justice System An Introduction, Fifth Edition
Overview: The Criminal Justice System
Law and Society
Counting Crime
The Criminal Justice System
The Administration of Justice in the United States
Law Enforcement
History and Development of Police
Law Enforcement in the United States
Police Management, Organization, and Operations
Contemporary Issues in Law Enforcement
Prosecution and Defense
History of Prosecution and Defense
The State’s Advocate
The Defendant’s Advocate
Contemporary Issues in Advocacy
Courts
Developmental History of the Courts
Structure of the Courts
Functions of the Courts
Contemporary Issues Facing U.S Courts
Corrections
Background and History of Institutional Corrections
Correctional Systems and Institutions
Functions of Correctional Organizations
Current Issues and Problems Facing Corrections
Probation and Post-Confinement Release
History and Process of Probation and Non-Custodial Supervision
Problems and Recent Developments in Probation
History and Process of Parole and Post-Confinement Release
Problems and Recent Developments in Parole and Other Post-Confinement Release
Appendix A: The Constitution of the United States
Appendix B: Glossary
Appendix C: Useful Web Pages
Appendix D: Free Study Guide is Available Online
Index
Biography
Ronald Waldron, Ph.D.:Dr. Waldron’s background includes Senior Fellow, U.S. Department of Homeland Security; Senior Executive Service, U.S. Department of Justice; Chief of Research, Texas Department of Corrections; State Trooper, New Jersey State Police; and Law Enforcement and Intelligence positions in the U.S. Air Force. Chester L. Quarles, Ph.D., C.P.P.: Dr. Quarles’ background includes Professor of Criminal Justice at the University of Mississippi; Di[1]rector of the Mississippi Bureau of Narcotics; CEO of his own private security company; Director, Mississippi Crime Lab; Criminal Investigtor of the Mississippi Department of Public Safety; Criminal Investigator (Certified) of the United States Army; and Military Policeman, United States Army. David H. McElreath, Ph.D.: Dr. McElreath’s background includes Professor and Chair, Department of Legal Studies, University of Mississippi; Professor and Chair, Department of Criminal Justice, Washburn University; As[1]sociate Professor, Southeast Missouri State University; Colonel, United States Marine Corps; and Law Enforcement and Corrections positions with the Oxford (Mississippi) Police and Forrest County (Mississippi) Sheriff’s Department. Michelle E. Waldron, M.S.F.S.: Ms. Waldron’s background includes Information Technology Specialist and Inmate Systems Officer for the U.S. Department of Justice; Private Investigations; and Criminalist, Missouri State Highway Patrol. David Milstein, J.D.: Mr. Milstein is a licensed attorney and information technology specialist.
