Full 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 Overview1: Introducing the Handbook2: Reference MaterialPart 2 Policing in Context3: Policing4: Crime and Criminality5: The Criminal Justice System in England and WalesPart 3 Qualifications and Training6: Roles, Responsibilities, and Support7: Qualification and Professional Development8: Education, Training, and AssessmentPart 4 General Procedure9: Stop, Search, and Entry10: Initial Investigation, Arrest, Detention, and Disposal11: Attending IncidentsPart 5 Specific Incidents12: Alcohol, Drugs, and Substance Abuse13: Protection from Violence, Abuse, and Neglect14: Policing Public Order, Anti-social Behaviour, and Harrassment15: Unlawful Violence Against Persons and Premises16: Theft, Fraud, and Related Offence17: Sexual Offences18: Weapons Offences19: Road and Traffic Policing20: Damage to Buildings and Other Property21: Cybercrime22: Attempts, Conspiracy, and Encouraging or Assisting CrimePart 623: Intelligence24: Criminal Investigation25: Investigative Interviewing26: Forensic Investigation27: Prosecution and Court Procedures
