Bob Chrismas does a wonderful job sharing his "insider's viewpoint" on domestic violence, gang warfare, the shadowy world of internet trafficking and other social issues. Since even fiction must be fact-based, not only is Canadian Policing in the 21st Century functional and well-written, it creates in the imagination many interesting characters and situations common to the Western world which are readily adaptable to novelization.

Bob Chrismas further offers approaches to dealing with crime, and stresses the importance of forming partnerships within communities to identify, reduce and prevent its increase.

Canadian Policing in the 21st Century: A Frontline Officer on Challenges and Changes

One person found this helpful. The primary message that pervades this book and that comes thought loud and clear is that the hope for more effective policing is potentially imminent and that hope resides in a dramatic shift in policing practices from ones that are reactive and punitive to ones that are preventive and humane in nature. While the author makes clear that the implementation of these practices are hugely challenging and are often labour intensive,more importantly,he also provides considerable evidence from his own first-hand experiences and research that these practices work.

For example, the author consistently demonstrates the superiority of collaborative efforts among relevant parties to arrive at solutions preventive practices over ones arrived at through zero sum practices reactive practices. This book is must reading for all those in and outside law enforcement who believe the time is ripe for the shift in approach to policing the author so effectively advocates for and presents in this book. This book is a valuable addition to any post secondary curriculum looking to expand on the understanding of the complexities of law enforcement and how it is changing over time.

The first person experience of the author as both a career police officer and student of human rights is is insightful as it is valuable and unique. I would highly recommend this book not just for students but for anyone interested in the strengthening of relationships between community and justice. See all 3 reviews.

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