Inside Crime: Gun Crime is part of an exciting new series that takes the reader undercover to explore the real world of crimefighting. Using up-to-date case studies alongside real-life examples of how famous crimes have been solved, Inside Crime gives a vivid portrait of crimefighting today. Gun crime is an increasing problem across the world, as criminals resort to ever more desperate means to commit crimes and protect themselves. Discover how the police and governments are joining forces to take the guns out of the hands of the criminals and off the streets.

 

This book is part of a book series called Inside Crime .

This book is aimed at children in secondary school.

There are 48 pages in this book. This book was published 2011 by Hachette Children's Group .

This book has the following chapters: Gun crime - out of control? What is gun crime? What guns are used? Who commits gun crimes? Case study: killing sprees How much gun crime is there? Getting hold of guns The right to bear arms? Arming the police War on the streets Solving gun crime Firearms in the crime lab Case study: the Washington Snipers Tackling gun crime Case study: Operation Trident Gun crime in the media An ongoing debate Glossary Further information Index