American Volunteer Police: Mobilizing for Security 1st edition

The literature on volunteer police in the United States is sparse. This book provides a comprehensive overview of the history, organizations, operations and legal aspects of volunteer police in the United States and several select nations. Framed by modern concerns for homeland security and community safety, it explores the development and present-day functions of volunteer police, placing the topic in historical and international contexts. The book will serve as a catalyst for the development of courses as well as growth in the number of qualified volunteer police, a necessary resource for homeland security.