Communication in Law Enforcement

Green, Manfred S.;Zenilman, Jonathan;Cohen, Dani;Wiser, Itay;Balicer, Ran D. Risk Assessment and Risk Communication Strategies in Bioterrorism Preparedness, Springer-Verlag GmbH, Juni 2007 ISBN: 1402058063
The anthrax envelopes incident in the United States in 2001 created the impetus for a substantial increase in preparedness for bioterrorist threats among both public health and law enforcement professionals, worldwide. Ever increasing resources are now being allocated for dealing with a wide variety of potential threats, from the reintroduction of eradicated viruses such as smallpox to the possibility of genetically engineered novel pathogens. Despite the potentially devastating consequences of the various projected bioterror scenarios, it remains remarkably difficult to quantitatively assess the actual risk in each of these scenarios. Nevertheless, such risk assessment is crucial for determining the appropriate allocation of resources for research and preparedness.The public anxiety expected during a large-scale bioterrorism attack may even be more damaging than the direct effects of the bioterrorism agent, both in health-related and economic outcomes. Carefully tailored risk communication is a major tool for individuals, decision-makers or even entire communities to make educated decisions about their responses to well-being, and avoid social disruption.In this book, we have included articles from leading experts in the various disciplines associated with risk assessment and risk communication associated with bioterrorism. These papers are based on presentations at a NATO Advanced Research Workshop in Israel in June 2005, which addressed these issues. The resulting volume integrates the viewpoints of public health, law enforcement, risk analysis and media experts into a comprehensive, practical guide for approaching risk assessment and risk communication in a bioterrorism event. TOC:1. Preface.- 2. Risk Assessment Strategies. 2.1. Introduction to Bioterrorism Risk Assessment. 2.2 Modeling the Risk and Impact of a Bioterrorism Event. 2.3 Motivation Capabilities and Risk. 2.4 Using Risk Assessment to Direct Preparedness Efforts. 2.5 Surveillance Methods for Early Detection of Bioterrorist Event.- 3. Risk Communication. 3.1 Introduction to Bioterrorism Risk Communication. 3.2 Risk Communication Dogma is a Mitigating Tool. 3.3 Communication Techniques in Health Professionals. 3.4 Getting the Message Through. 3.5 Novel Technologies and their Role in Effective Risk Communication.- 4. Case Study: Focus on Smallpox. 4.1 Risk Assessment in Smallpox Bioterrorist Agression. 4.2 Renewal of Immunological and Public Memory to Smallpox - Use of New Tools Yields Old Results. 4.3. Preparing for a Smallpox Bioterrorist Attack: Pulse Vaccination as an Optimal Strategy.<

NEUBUCH! 250 Seiten 245 mm x 165 mm x 27 mm Einband:Gebunden

[KW: Terror]

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Siegel, Dina;Nelen, Hans: Organized Crime Culture, Markets and Policies, Springer-Verlag GmbH, August 2008 ISBN: 0387097104
The term global organized crime is often used to refer to worldwide illegitimate activities of criminal groups and networks and is associated with the so-called globalization process. Although it can not be denied that due to economic, technological, political and cultural developments, borders have disappeared or changed, markets have extended, mobility and communication facilities have improved, it would be a major fallacy to study organized crime and its containment solely from a global perspective. The central premise of this book is that we need more in-depth, empirically funded, knowledge on organized crime in specific situational contexts, rather than trying to predict how organized crime might develop throughout the world.The fifteen contributions in the book deal with various aspects of organized crime (drugs, diamonds, human trafficking, eco-crime, conflict resolution, underground banking, crime facilitators) in various parts of the world (Sicily, Sinai, the US, Quebec, Amsterdam, Antwerp, tropical rain forests in Africa and Asia and so on). Distinguished scholars pay attention to historical and contemporary manifestations of organized crime, the symbiotic relationship between legitimate and illegitimate activities, and innovative, dual strategies that have been developed to contain and prevent these serious forms of crime. They explore different theoretical arguments from the perspective of their own disciplines, which include sociology, criminology, political science and anthropology. TOC:From the contentsDina Siegel and Hans Nelen - Introduction.- Criminal groups and activities.- Historical transformations.- Reflections on the Sicilian Mafia: Peripheries and their Impact on Centres.- The Decline of the Italian Mafia.- Hashish Smuggling by Bedouin in South Sinai.- Transnational flows.- Corruption as a Causal Factor in Human Trafficking.- New Players in an Old Game: the Sex Market in Italy.- The vehicle Theft Market in Bulgaria.- The intertwinement of illegitimate and legitimate activities.- Diamonds and Organized Crime. The Case of Antwerp.- Eco-Crime: the Tropical Timber Trade.- The Role of Hawala Bankers in the Transfer of Proceeds from Organized Crime.- Facilitating Organized Crime; the Role of Lawyers and Notaries.- Containment and prevention.- Law enforcement.- Labalette Criminal.- Conflicts and Collective Violence: Biker-Related Account Settlements in Quebec, 1994-2001.- Controlling Human Smuggling in the Netherlands.- How the Smuggling of Human Beings Was Transformed into a Serious Criinal Offence.- Dual strategies.- The Civil RICO Law as the Decisive Weapon in Combating Labor Racketeering.- Recent Anti-Mafia Strategies: the Italian Experience.- Breaking the power of organized crime The administrative approach in Amsterdam.- About the authors.- Index.<

NEUBUCH! 230 Seiten 234 mm x 155 mm x 13 mm 7 schwarz-weiße Abbildungen, 1 schwarz-weiße Fotos, 6 schwarz-weiße Zeichnungen, 18 schwarz-weiße Tabellen Einband:Kartoniert/Broschiert

[KW: Social Science / Criminology]

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David B. Dees: Quick Spanish Law Enforcement Package (Book + 1CD) (Quick Spanish) ISBN: 0071460217

The only Spanish-language book and audio guide exclusively for those sworn to protect and serve There's no substitute for clear communication when you're on the job. That's why in an... Format: Paperback Condition: New

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Praeger Publishers: Dynamic Processes of Crisis Negotiation, ISBN: 027595224X

This edited collection offers a comprehensive examination of theory, research, and practice in crisis (hostage) negotiation from the perspectives of communication, law enforcement, psychology,... Format: Hardcover Condition: New

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