Canadian Police Work, 5th Edition
Curt T. Griffiths
“I have referenced numerous titles over the years – but always return to Curt’s text.”
—Oliver R. Stoetzer, Wilfrid Laurier University
Canadian Police Work examines contemporary issues in policing, taking students through important topics like police ethics and accountability; recruitment and training; use of force; the legal framework of police work; police and communities; and the history and evolution of police work in Canada. Robustly researched but accessible and with a myriad of examples from the field, this text covers the more nuanced aspects of policing in an engaging way. The first chapter sets the tone for the book by introducing key themes that appear throughout the book: moral and ethical dimensions of police work; police accountability; police leadership; the police and vulnerable and at-risk persons; the mental health of police officers; the role of technology.