Hands-on access to precedent-setting Supreme Court cases relevant to law enforcement! Kappeler's casebook is an important resource, exposing readers to interpretations of the Constitution, statutes, and laws--legal decisions that impact police and policing agencies. The text opens with "The Overview of the Court and Case Law," establishing a helpful frame-of-reference for analyzing Court cases. Kappeler provides information on the authority and responsibility of the U.S. Supreme Court, the rules of logic that guide judges in deciding Court cases, and effective techniques for briefing a case. Next, twenty-nine foundational Supreme Court cases have been grouped according to eight specific issues confronting law enforcement. Each section includes introductory material targeting important elements surrounding the cases, thought-provoking questions for discussion, and a listing of related cases.