The primary functions of the police are the prevention and detection of crime, the maintenance of law and order, the prevention of public nuisances, the apprehension of offenders, escorting and guarding of prisoners, treasure of private or public property of which they may be placed in
charge, and the prosecution of criminals.This up-to-date and comprehensive book examines police administration investigation of crime from multiple perspectives. It contains a number of answers to various
questions relating to the police. It is a comprehensive overview of all the present and future possible requirements of the police. Written for students and practitioners interested in police administration and crime investigation, this book presents the complex subject with clarity and simplicity.
J.C. Chaturvedi is a former police officer who teaches criminology and criminal justice at the university level. He did his MA and Ph.D. degrees in criminology. He is a highly regarded trainer and lecturer to police organisations across the country. He has attended various seminars and symposia on different aspects of crime, narcotics administration, human rights, etc.
He has appeared in many television shows and also participated in group discussions, talks and interviews on AIR. Apart from contributing papers and articles to various journals and magazines, he has authored a number of outstanding books on criminology and criminal justice.
Preface
The primary functions of the police are the prevention and detection of crime, the maintenance of law and order, the prevention of public nuisances, the apprehension of offenders, escorting and guarding of prisoners, treasure of private or public property of which they may be placed in charge, and the prosecution of criminals. They have, however, various other duties to perform, such as control and regulation of traffic, service of summonses and warrants in criminal cases, inspection of explosive and poison shops and extinguishing fires and giving aid to displaced persons and pilgrims, verification of character, passports and naturalisation inquiries, etc.
This up-to-date and comprehensive book examines police administration investigation of crime from multiple perspectives. It contains a number of answers to various questions relating to the police. It is a comprehensive overview of all the present and future possible requirements of the police. Written for students and practitioners interested in police administration and crime investigation, this book presents the complex subject with clarity and simplicity.
