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<b><i></p> <p></i>The SAGE Dictionary of Policing</b> is <i>the</i> definitive reference tool for students, academics and practitioners in police studies.</p> <p></p> <p>The <b>Dictionary</b> delivers a complete guide to policing in a comprehensive, easy-to-use format. Contributions by 110 of the world′s leading academics and practitioners based in 14 countries map out all the key concepts and topics in the field.</p> <p></p> <p>Each entry includes:</p> <p></p> <p>" a concise definition</p> <p>" distinctive features of the concept</p> <p>" a critical evaluation</p> <p>" associated concepts, directing readers to linked entries</p> <p>" key readings, enabling readers to take their knowledge further.</p> <p></p> <p>In addition, <b>The SAGE Dictionary of Policing</b> offers online resources, including free access to key articles and links to useful websites.</p> <p></p> <p>This is a must-have for students, lecturers, researchers and professionals in police studies, criminology and criminal justice. It is the ideal companion to the <b>SAGE Dictionary of Criminology</b>: together the two books provide the most authoritative and comprehensive guide available.</p> <p></p> <p><b>Alison Wakefield</b> is Senior Lecturer in Criminology at the University of New South Wales. She was previously based at City University, London. </p> <p><b>Jenny Fleming</b> is Professor at the Tasmanian Institute of Law Enforcement Studies, University of Tasmania.