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OverviewThis book provides a comprehensive examination of all the required areas of criminal and policing law, with explicit links to the National Occupational Standards. Chapters open with clear objectives and include regular revision notes, knowledge check questions and answers and practical activities. This second edition has been fully revised to expand the content, take account of recent changes and reflect the latest legislation. In particular there is a new chapter on PCSOs, the sections on police powers, roads policing, animals and evidence have been updated and the issue of diversity has been woven into an increased number of scenarios. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Jonathan MerrittPublisher: Sage Publications Ltd Imprint: Learning Matters Ltd Edition: 2nd Revised edition Dimensions: Width: 17.10cm , Height: 2.10cm , Length: 24.60cm Weight: 0.720kg ISBN: 9781844452507ISBN 10: 1844452506 Pages: 368 Publication Date: 09 July 2009 Audience: Professional and scholarly , Professional & Vocational Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: In Print ![]() This item will be ordered in for you from one of our suppliers. Upon receipt, we will promptly dispatch it out to you. For in store availability, please contact us. Table of ContentsBasic legal concepts Human rights Police powers under PACE 1984 and SOCPA 2005 Other Police powers Police organisation PCSOs and the wider police family Violence and intimidation Sexual offences Drugs and solvents Property offences Public order Crime prevention Animals Sentencing issues Introduction to evidence Children, young persons and the mentally ill Conspiring, aiding, abetting and attempting to commit crime Weapons Alcohol, drunkeness and licensing Roads policing An understanding of civil LawReviewsAn excellent reference that helps apply the law relating to policing and criminal justice. Essential for new police officers. (Head of Department, St Helens College.) An excellent reference that helps apply the law relating to policing and criminal justice. Essential for new police officers. (Head of Department, St Helens College.) Author InformationJonathan Merritt has first-hand experience of police training and 14 years′ experience of teaching criminal law. He led the design and delivery of one of the first foundation degrees in policing and has been at the forefront of foundation degree development in criminal justice nationally. This includes winning the tender to provide the Initial Police Learning and Development Programme (IPLDP) for Nottinghamshire Police recruits, based around both a foundation degree and policing NVQs. In addition, he now teaches criminal justice at De Montfort University. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |