Overview
"""Blackstone's Police Operational Handbook"" is a brand new resource from Blackstone's, designed specifically to meet your reference needs while out on patrol. The book clearly explains and interprets the relevant legislation and powers of arrest, points to prove, practical considerations, mode of trial and related cases are all covered succinctly. Easy to access and navigate, it covers over 200 common offences in the areas of general patrol, crime, assaults, drugs, sexual offenses, public disorder, firearms, weapons, licensing and road traffic. Written in a concise and accessible style, it covers a wide range of common offenses and clearly explains and interprets the relevant legislation. At a glance, you can access everything you need to make a quick, informed decision in a host of everyday policing situations. The ""Handbook"" is fully up to date with changes effected by the Serious Organized Crime and Police Act 2005 including new powers of arrest and the Licensing Act 2003. The chapters are laid out in a standardized easy to comprehend format, with a clear system of icons to guide the reader through complex areas of legislation. Useful appendices at the back of the book contain religious dates and events, traffic data, firearms offenses relating to age and handy contacts and web addresses. The book is compact with a durable 'all weather' cover and designed to be kept in the police officer's pocket or pouch. Whether you are a constable, sergeant, student police officer, community support officer or a special constable, you will find this an invaluable tool."
Full Product Details
Author: Police National Legal Database ,
Fraser Sampson
Publisher: Oxford University Press
Imprint: Oxford University Press
Dimensions:
Width: 10.00cm
, Height: 3.00cm
, Length: 18.00cm
Weight: 0.403kg
ISBN: 9780199289240
ISBN 10: 0199289247
Pages: 814
Publication Date: 01 April 2006
Audience:
Professional and scholarly
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Professional & Vocational
Replaced By: 9780199229284
Format: Spiral bound
Publisher's Status: Active
Availability: To order
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Reviews
'For those with a little more experience there is the brand new Blackston'e Police Operational Handbook, which in contrast is a more detailed reference book aimed at officers and PCSOs out on patrol and looking for assistance in effective decision making. Structures around the difference offence categories likely to be encountered - be they violence, drugs, licensing and road traffic, to name but a few - in each instance the handbook sets out the wording of the relevant offence, 'points to prove', meanings, explanatory notes, relevant cases and practical considerations. Easy to find legislation with highlighted notes assisting with fast decision making. Sergeant Greg Cooney, Metropolitan Police I wish Id had a well thought out guide like this when I started policing PC Simon Williams, Operational Skills Trainer, Thames Valley Police
Author Information
The Police National Legal Database (PNLD) is housed within the West Yorkshire Police Training School at Bishopgarth Wakefield. It employs 7 legal advisers who are all legally qualified and have extensive experience within the Criminal Justice system. In 2003 all 43 Police Forces in England and Wales became subscribers to the PNLD, together with recognised organisations within the Criminal Justice system such as the National Crime Squad (NCS), the National Criminal Intelligence Service (NCIS), the Ministry of Defence Police and Centrex - the police training organisation. PNLD also has partners such as the Crown Prosecution Service. Fraser Sampson LLB, LLM, MBA is a Solicitor in the Employment Group at Walker Morris. Formerly a superintendent and Head of the National Police Training Examinations and Assesment Unit, he is a highly respected authority on police law.
