For courses in Criminal Justice Administration.

This book is the only single-author book of its kind-exploring administration from a systems perspective that looks at administrative issues and practices for all three branches: police, courts and corrections. Drawing on the author's 35 years of experience, the text offers an authentic and unique real-world perspective and includes thirty case studies throughout. This revision addresses many new topics-from technological advances to future trends-and introduces students to the practical aspects of justice administration.