Controversial Issues in Policing is part of a new series of books published by Allyn & Bacon for Criminal Justice. The book utilizes a unique debate format to discuss controversial issues in the field of policing. The topics addressed in this book include some of the most controversial issues in policing today. The contributing authors come from a variety of backgrounds, academic disciplines, and perspectives. The contributors were each solicited because of their expertise in their respective topics, as well as their enthusiasm for debating. This book is an invaluable tool for professors who strive to expand their students' critical thinking abilities and classroom debate.