Police Unbound: Corruption, Abuse, and Heroism by the Boys in Blue
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Prometheus, 2010.
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eBook
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English
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9781615924868
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APA Citation, 7th Edition (style guide)
Anthony V. Bouza. (2010). Police Unbound: Corruption, Abuse, and Heroism by the Boys in Blue . Prometheus.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Anthony V. Bouza. 2010. Police Unbound: Corruption, Abuse, and Heroism By the Boys in Blue. Prometheus.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Anthony V. Bouza. Police Unbound: Corruption, Abuse, and Heroism By the Boys in Blue Prometheus, 2010.
MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)Anthony V. Bouza. Police Unbound: Corruption, Abuse, and Heroism By the Boys in Blue Prometheus, 2010.
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Full title | police unbound corruption abuse and heroism by the boys in blue |
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