Blackstone's Handbook for Policing Students 2012

by Bryant, Robin; Bryant, Sarah; Graca, Sofia; Lawton-Barrett, Kevin; Murphy, Roy; Tong, Stephen; Underwood, Robert; Wood, Dominic

• ISBN13: 9780199595228
• ISBN10: 0199595224
• Edition: 6th
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2011-12-15
• Publisher: Oxford University Press

Summary

Blackstone's Handbook for Policing Students 2012has been developed from the best-sellingBlackstone's Student Police Officer Handbookto reflect the multitude of avenues into the police force now open to future police officers, from pre-entry courses to PCSOs and Specials. Completely revised and restructured, helping you find the key areas and meet the new requirements of police training, this book is a must-have for those embarking on a career in the police. Parts of initial police training common to all new entrants are easily identified and there are specific chapters on qualifications structures and training and assessment, meeting the needs of students whether you are entering policing through pre-entry schemes or through an alternative qualification route. This new structure means it is possible for students to omit certain Parts of theHandbookwhilst still meeting the mandatory requirements of the revised IPLDP Diploma in Policing. Divided into six parts, representing key stages in your progression from pre-entry programmes (where appropriate) in Parts 1 and 2, to initial training and then confirmation, theHandbookleads 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. Key topics covered include Stop, Search, and Entry, Alcohol and Drug Offences, Sexual Offences, Interviewing, and Intelligence. Blackstone's Handbook for Policing Students 2012is essential reading whether you are taking a pre-entry course or the IPLDP Diploma in Policing, looking to move on from your role as a PCSO or Special, or are involved within the security and law enforcement sector.

Table of Contents

Part I: Overview
1. Introducing the Handbook
2. Reference material
Part II: Policing in Context
3. Policing
4. Crime and Criminality
5. The Criminal Justice System in England and Wales
Part III: Qualifications and Training
6. Roles, Responsibilities, and Support
7. Qualification and Professional Development
8. Education, Training, and Assessment
Part IV: General Procedures
9. Stop, Search, and Entry
10. Initial Investigation, Arrest, Detention, and Disposal
11. Attending Crime Scenes and Other Incidents
Part V: Specific Incidents
12. Alcohol- and Drugs-Related Incidents
13. Policing and Protection from Harm
14. Socially Disruptive and Aggressive Behaviour
15. Unlawful Violence Against Persons and Premises
16. Theft, Fraud, and Related Offences
17. Sexual Offences
18. Weapons Offences
19. Attempted Offences and Encouraging or Assisting Crime
20. Damage to Buildings and Other Property
Part VI: Investigation and Prosecution
21. Road and Traffic Policing
22. Intelligence
23. Criminal Investigation
24. Interviewing
25. Forensic Investigation
26. Prosecution and Court Procedures