£29.16
Publication Date:
10 Sep 2019
Edition:
14th Revised edition
Publisher:
Oxford University Press
For delivery:
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Description
Blackstone's Handbook for Policing Students 2020 reflects the multitude of avenues into policing now open to future police officers, from pre-join degree courses and degree apprenticeships to progression from serving as a Special or working as a PCSO.Divided into six parts, representing key stages in your progression from pre-join programmes, to initial training and then confirmation, the Handbook leads you through the topics, covering theory, discussion, and practice while developing skills of analysis, problem solving, and forms of reasoning. Coupled with a comprehensive and accessible style, the book ensures you have the knowledge and understanding necessary to undertake independent patrol in a professional and competent manner. Keytopics covered include stop, search, and entry; alcohol and drug offences; sexual offences; interviewing; and intelligence, as well as a new chapter on cybercrime. Parts of initial police training common to all new entrants are easily identified and there are specific chapters on qualification structuresand training and assessment, meeting the needs of students whether you are entering policing through pre-join schemes or through an alternative qualification route.
Contents
Part 1 Overview 1: Introducing the Handbook 2: Reference Material Part 2 Policing in Context 3: Policing 4: Crime and Criminality 5: The Criminal Justice System in England and Wales Part 3 Qualifications and Training 6: Roles, Responsibilities, and Support 7: Qualification and Professional Development 8: Education, Training, and Assessment Part 4 General Procedure 9: Stop, Search, and Entry 10: Initial Investigation, Arrest, Detention, and Disposal 11: Attending Incidents Part 5 Specific Incidents 12: Alcohol, Drugs, and Substance Abuse 13: Protection from Violence, Abuse, and Neglect 14: Policing Public Order, Anti-social Behaviour, and Harrassment 15: Unlawful Violence Against Persons and Premises 16: Theft, Fraud, and Related Offence 17: Sexual Offences 18: Weapons Offences 19: Road and Traffic Policing 20: Damage to Buildings and Other Property 21: Cybercrime 22: Attempts, Conspiracy, and Encouraging or Assisting Crime Part 6 23: Intelligence 24: Criminal Investigation 25: Investigative Interviewing 26: Forensic Investigation 27: Prosecution and Court Procedures
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