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Community and Problem-Oriented Policing
Addressing Crime and Disorder
Eighth Edition
- Kenneth J. Peak - University of Nevada, Reno, USA
- Ronald W. Glensor - Reno Police Department, USA
January 2026 | SAGE Publications, Inc
Now published by Sage
Community and Problem-Oriented Policing: Addressing Crime and Disorders addresses the evolving field of policing by emphasizing community-focused strategies to combat crime and disorder. Through a practical, hands-on approach, authors Kenneth J. Peak and Ronald W. Glensor guide students in developing critical thinking skills while demonstrating how and why agencies are transforming traditional policing methods into collaborative, neighborhood-focused strategies to address today’s challenges. Coverage of new and emerging strategies and technologies, including smart policing, intelligence-led policing, predictive policing, crime prevention through environmental design, and situational crime prevention, equips students with the knowledge to effectively understand and apply innovative approaches to modern policing. The latest Eighth Edition also features new “Focus On” boxes, case studies, and exercises in every chapter to help students think critically and apply community-focused policing strategies to real-world challenges.
Community and Problem-Oriented Policing: Addressing Crime and Disorders addresses the evolving field of policing by emphasizing community-focused strategies to combat crime and disorder. Through a practical, hands-on approach, authors Kenneth J. Peak and Ronald W. Glensor guide students in developing critical thinking skills while demonstrating how and why agencies are transforming traditional policing methods into collaborative, neighborhood-focused strategies to address today’s challenges. Coverage of new and emerging strategies and technologies, including smart policing, intelligence-led policing, predictive policing, crime prevention through environmental design, and situational crime prevention, equips students with the knowledge to effectively understand and apply innovative approaches to modern policing. The latest Eighth Edition also features new “Focus On” boxes, case studies, and exercises in every chapter to help students think critically and apply community-focused policing strategies to real-world challenges.
Preface
Acknowledgements
About the Authors
Part 1: Historical Foundations and the Evolution of Policing
Chapter 1: Policing Today: The Long Arc from Reactive to Proactive
Part II: Policing in a Complex Society
Chapter 2: Police-Community Partnerships: Trust and Collaboration
Chapter 3: Policing a Diverse and Evolving Society
Chapter 4: Homeland Security: Extreme Challenges for Law Enforcement
Part III: Problem-Solving Models, Programs, Practices
Chapter 5: Problem-Solving: Targeted Interventions
Chapter 6: Crime Prevention: Programs and Practices
Chapter 7: Tools for Problem-solving: Using Information and Intelligence Technologies
Part IV: Needed: Organizational Foundation for Problem Solving
Chapter 8: Transforming the Culture: Toward Constitutional and Legitimate Policing
Chapter 9: Planning and Implementation: Keys to Success
Chapter 10: Training for Problem-Solving: Learning by Doing
Chapter 11: Evaluating Response Outcomes: Do Officers’ Efforts Measure Up?
Part V: Addressing Today’s Crime and Disorder
Chapter 12: Problem-Solving in Practice: “What Works” with Drugs, Youth Gang and Violence, and Neighborhood Disorder
Chapter 13: Addressing Justice-Involved Individuals and Victims: Mental Illness, Domestic Violence, Cyber Criminals, and Human Trafficking
Chapter 14: The Future is Here! – What Now?
Appendix: Model Academic Curriculum for Problem Solving
Glossary
This textbook provides a deep dive into contemporary community policing. The authors examine police-community relations from a lens focused on where improvements can and should be made. Students will be challenged with the critical thinking exercises as they grow their understanding of effective policing in today's communities.
Yavapai College
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