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'A major contribution to the study of policing in the UK ... authoritative, interesting and extremely wide ranging.' − Sir Ian Blair, Former Commissioner, Metropolitan Police
'The most comprehensive treatment ever published on the issues facing British police in the 21st century. Indispensable reading for students, leaders, critics and supporters of the police.' − Professor Lawrence W. Sherman, President, International Society of Criminology
'The Handbook is indubitably the most comprehensive, authoritative, scholarly and up-to-date overview of policing in the UK and an essential read for anyone with a stake or interest in policing issues.' − Mathew Bacon, University of Sheffield, Reviewed in The Howard Journal Vol 48 No 3. July 2009
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This new edition of the Handbook of Policing updates and expands the highly successful first edition, and now includes a completely new chapter on policing and forensics. It provides a comprehensive but highly readable overview of policing in the UK, and is an essential reference point combining the expertise of leading academic experts on policing and policing practitioners themselves.
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12 of 13 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
As I prepare to join Hampshire Police in a few months, I have been spending a fortune on books. Most of what I have either found myself or had recommended has been of a reference nature, but I really wanted something to give me both some background of and insight into modern policing in the UK. Most of what pops up in a search seems on a level with "The Bill Annual", and I had almost given up when I found this excellent volume.
The editor has pulled together an eclectic selection of academics and serving officers which combine to give what seems a perfect picture of the current state of the police service and how it got there.
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
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This book covers a whole range of issues involved in poling, for its size its not to expensive either. I found it very helpful when writing my dissertation on 'the role of the police', it avoids academic jargon and makes pretty easy reading, yet at the same time it's not over simplistic. A great book to have if you're interested in looking at the police from a sociological perspective.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
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The Handbook of Policing (2nd Ed)eighthundred and seventyfive pages, is essential reading for all those engaged with policing and other areas of the Criminal Justice system and students researching policing in the UK. This is a fantastic update on the first edition producing an additional onehundred and eighteen pages. It is unquestionably the most up-to-date volume on policing issues in the UK. It is divided into four major sections. These cover relationship with other forms of policing in the private sector, how todays police operate, police cultures, police powers, crime reduction and community safety, crime analysis and investigation, drugs, police usage of firearms, terrorism and importantly police accountability and policing in the future. Many other aspects of policing are covered.
This is a wellset out publication, easy to read, with excellent references and index.
Ken Rogers MA (Criminology) FIISec.MIIRSM. Member editorial boards 'Professional Security' 'Protecting Citizens Worldwide' (PCW)
This is a wellset out publication, easy to read, with excellent references and index.
Ken Rogers MA (Criminology) FIISec.MIIRSM. Member editorial boards 'Professional Security' 'Protecting Citizens Worldwide' (PCW)
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Good solid read!
This book I was expecting to be a little more helpful as a prospective Special Constable, however, it's not so much a guide as a thorough overview of policing in general, and talks... Read more
Published 4 months ago by Tim
Excellent reference book
I bought this before joining the police but many of the topics were over my head at that time. However having been in the service for a number of years I continue to revist the... Read more
Published on 22 Mar 2010 by Andrew
Brilliant
This is just what i needed and it is very useful. Came just as described. Would use again.
Published on 9 Nov 2009 by Ms. K. L. Vann
Great for students or people entering the profession
I bought this book as a replacement for the older version and i have to say it is just as good as the first edition, if not better. Read more
Published on 25 May 2009 by Vercetti's Girl
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