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This annual Sourcebook brings together data of interest to the criminal justice community. A compilation of information from a variety of sources. The book has six sections: 1. Characteristics of the Criminal Justice System, 2. Public Attitude Toward Crime & Criminal Justice-related Topics, 3. Nature & Distribution of Known Offenses, 4. Characteristics & Distribution of Persons Arrested, 5. Judicial Processing of Defendants, 6. Persons Under Correctional Supervision. Over 400 charts & Tables.
Drugs, bribes, falsifying evidence, unjustified force and kickbacks: there are many opportunities for cops to act like criminals. Jammed Up is the definitive study of the nature and causes of police misconduct. While police departments are notoriously protective of their own—especially personnel and disciplinary information—Michael White and Robert Kane gained unprecedented, complete access to the confidential files of NYPD officers who committed serious offenses, examining the cases of more than 1,500 NYPD officers over a twenty year period that includes a fairly complete cycle of scandal and reform, in the largest, most visible police department in the United States. They explore both ...