Research on Hotspots in American Policing: The 7th Batch of Social Science Publishing Projects by the Guangzhou Association of Social Sciences

Author: Zeng Zhongshu
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Publishing Date: 2005-02-01
Features: The United States is one of the most advanced capitalist countries in the world, and many of its practices in public administration are at the forefront globally. Over 100 years ago, the United States began establishing modern policing mechanisms. Currently, the comprehensive strength of the U.S. police force is unique in the world, with its law enforcement philosophy, operational standards, crime-fighting strategies, management methods, and technological approaches all offering valuable insights. Learning from and borrowing U.S. police theory and policing operational experience will undoubtedly further advance our social security work. Comrade Zeng Zhongshu fully utilized the various conditions during his studies in the United States, investing considerable effort and time to compile the book "Research on Hot Issues in U.S. Policing." This is a highly academically valuable endeavor. The book comprehensively and systematically explores contemporary hot issues in U.S. policing, including police roles, police and the law, police and crime, police and counter-terrorism, policing strategies, policing performance, police image, police and the media, emergency call management, policing cooperation, policing technology, policing privatization and civilizing, and more, with a significant portion of the content being pioneering. The entire book is factually clear and based on reliable evidence, featuring the following distinct characteristics:
1. Strong Theoretical Foundation: The book systematically organizes various academic viewpoints and focal points on the aforementioned issues in the United States, breaking through the existing level and depth of U.S. police studies in our field, making it highly theoretically significant.
2. Extensive Data: The book is the result of the author's dedicated research based on the collection and organization of a large volume of domestic and international literature. It cites insightful arguments from numerous U.S. experts and scholars and references data from authoritative law enforcement agencies in the United States.
3. Novel Content: The book reflects on some traditional concepts in U.S. policing and discusses the major changes in U.S. police management systems and policing operations since the 1990s, especially following the September 11th attacks.
4. Rich Examples: The book analyzes classic empirical cases in U.S. policing, such as the Kansas City preventive patrol experiment, reaction time studies, and criminal investigation research, among others; it also introduces many court cases that have had a profound impact on U.S. policing, such as Miranda v. Arizona, Tennessee v. Cano, and Graham v. Connor, among others.
The book balances theoretical discussion and practical application, showcasing the history and current state of U.S. policing, which helps broaden perspectives, gather information, and draw on experience. Of course, due to differences in social systems and national conditions, we must stay grounded in our own realities and cannot blindly copy others. As a comprehensive study of U.S. policing, this book, to some extent, fills an academic gap. It is hoped that its publication will contribute to advancing and referencing U.S. police studies and policing work in our country.