university law enforcement or criminal justice courses in the state of Texas. The authors intent in writing this text was to help the reader prepare for the Basic Peace Officer Licensing Examination. The contents have been drawn from a wide range of sources and are con-cisely presented in nontechnical language. Although there are many different and acceptable ways in which to enforce the law and to carry out the duties of a law enforcement offi-cer, those covered in this book reflect the approaches more commonly accepted in modern American police work.The text materials have been enhanced to expand on the topics important to the beginning and in-service peace officer. Included with each copy of the book is a com-pact disk with interactive chapter tests that include dozens of test questions. However only through diligent study can the student acquire specific knowledge of the subjects presented.The format of this book makes it a valuable resource for reference, for review of some of the main concerns in police work, for use in police academies, as a college or university text, and for law enforcement officers independent study.ContentsPreface1.Fitness and Wellness and Stress Management2.Professional Policing3.Professionalism and Ethics4.The U.S. and Texas Constitutions and the Criminal Jus-tice System5.Multiculturalism and Human Relations6.The Code of Criminal Procedure7.Arrest, Search, and Seizure8.The Texas Penal Code9.Traffic10.Intoxicated Driver and Standardized Field Sobriety Test-ing11.Civil Process and Liability12.The Texas Alcoholic Beverage Code13.Health and Safety Code Controlled Substance Act14.The Texas Family Code and Juvenile Issues15.Field Notetaking, Interpersonal Communications, and Re-port Writing16.Introductory Spanish17.Use of Force Law and Concepts18.Mechanics of Arrest19.Firearms20.Emergency Medical Assistance21.Emergency Communications22.Professional Police Driving23.Problem Solving and Critical Thinking24.Patrol and Consular Notification25.Victims of Crime26.Family Violence and Related Assaultive Offenses27.Crisis Intervention Training (CIT) and the Mental Health Code28.Hazardous Materials Awareness29.Criminal Investigation--Glossary--Index

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