Provides an A-to-Z history of the police and law enforcement authorities in the United Statesfrom the 17th century to the present * More than 600 entries highlight the world of law enforcement and its role throughout history * Biographical information on figures such as U.S. attorney generals and FBI directors, various police chiefs and commissioners, sheriffs, criminologists, detectives, and victims * Perfect for anyone interested in law enforcement and its development throughout history * 432 pg. Hardcover * 2007