{"product_id":"policing-education-and-the-benefits-of-becoming-a-police-officer-9781964707730","title":"Policing, Education, and the Benefits of Becoming a Police Officer","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe critical exploration of the relationship between higher education and the performance of police officers. This book emphasizes the importance of formal post-high-school education, examining a spectrum of degrees from associate to graduate levels.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFocusing on the field of criminal justice, we highlight how many degree programs are anchored in a liberal education theoretical framework. This framework suggests that a liberal education is instrumental in equipping students with the essential skills and knowledge needed to navigate the complexities and diversities of contemporary society.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDrawing from an Aristotelian metaphysics of realism paradigm, we will present a thorough analysis of how higher education influences police officers' effectiveness in their roles. It underscores the transformative potential of education in fostering a well-rounded, informed, and adaptable police force. By investigating this vital connection, the book aims to contribute to the ongoing discourse on police performance and reform, advocating for a thoughtful approach to education within law enforcement.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Trinity Publishing Company\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 06\/19\/2025\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781964707730\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 110\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.46lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.30d","brand":"Winston Harris","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51990954574005,"sku":"9781964707730","price":21.24,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0473\/0804\/6492\/files\/img_536615d3-fa0a-4437-9795-fdb7ec879993.jpg?v=1762838480","url":"https:\/\/pastforward.org\/products\/policing-education-and-the-benefits-of-becoming-a-police-officer-9781964707730","provider":"Past Forward","version":"1.0","type":"link"}