Critical Government Documents on Law and Order reviews of many law and order issues facing us today. The book does not offer any new science nor attempt to take sides. It is, however, an attempt to gather together information from as many sources as possible so that you, the reader, don't have to. It presents arguments for and against the issues covered so that the reader can come to his or her own conclusions. Areas covered include the threat from domestic and international terrorism and the growth of extremist militias, the increase in school place and workplace violence, relationships between police and the public, and how people can protect themselves from being victims of crime. About the Series: The Critical Documents Series looks at critical issues of our times. It provides non-partisan information with no spin about critical players, events, and information from and about Washington from as many sources as possible - from scientific journals and government reports to political manifestos and lobby group publications. It presents arguments for and against the issues covered so that you the reader can come to your own conclusions.

Author Biography

Don Philpott has written more than 170 books many on law and order and security issues. For 10 years he was editor of Homeland Defense Journal and for three years was managing editor of International Homeland Defense. He is also the author of the following books: Is America Safe? Workplace Violence; The Workplace Violence Prevention Handbook; Education Facility Security Handbook; School Security; The Integrated Physical Security Handbook; Sexual Assault in the Military; Personal Safety and Security Handbook; Critical Infrastructure Protection; and Special Event Security Planning and Management.