Ruby Sisson Library

Criminal justice issues-including the use of force by police, fairness in trials and sentencing, and equal treatment of minority groups-are some of the most contentious debates of our time. How do we balance respect the need for safe streets and homes with the need to respect the rights of the accused? Different democracies approach these questions in vastly different ways. The benefits of democracy can be found in every part of the globe. Since the...

Using clear text and large, full color photographs and graphics, this title explores the world of the police detective. Readers will learn how detectives investigate and gather evidence for a variety of misdemeanors and felonies, from narcotics and street crimes to white-collar crime and homicide. Other subjects include how to become a detective, working undercover, and the tools of the trade. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state...

This book teaches aspiring scientists the role of crime scene investigators in the field of law enforcement. Through clear text and large, full-color photographs, readers will witness the day-to-day lives of these specialists. Topics covered include fingerprint analysis, forensic fluids, ballistics, forensic entomology, and many others. The steps to becoming a crime scene investigator are also described. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated...

This book explores the history of police violence in the United States and how Americans are calling for change. From the Civil Rights Movement to the present day, Americans have protested against police brutality. From the Civil Rights Movement to the present day, Americans have protested against police brutality. Protesting Police Violence in Modern America explores the history of police violence in the United States and how Americans are calling...

"The adoption of the Black Lives Matter movement into daily American life has been far from seamless. The incidence of police brutality and mass incarceration in the United States is the highest in the world. While the BLM movement continues to shine light on the systemic racism endemic in law enforcement and the criminal justice system, many Americans remain deeply divided on the most effective ways to address these issues"--