The Politics of the Police is a classic. This is essential reading for anyone interested in why politics matters to policing.

Michelle D. Bonner, Professor, Department of Political Science, University of Victoria

Long awaited, the new edition of this classic is the book that every student, scholar and practitioner of policing must read.

David Dixon, Professor of Law, University of new South Wales

A rich and informative book that will be an important addition to academic and student reading lists.

Jenny Fleming, Professor of Criminology, University of Southampton