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This book provides a comprehensive introduction to Scottish policing. Written by an ex-senior police officer, this book offers a unique account and insight into the Scottish police organization and what 'makes a Scottish police officer'. Traditional policing is undergoing significant change in Scotland and the profile of the police officer differs greatly from that of the past. This is no more so than in recruitment and training, which is vital to success in any organization -- the Scottish police is no different. This book takes an informative approach to explain the 'making of a police officer' from the point of recruitment through to formal and 'on-the-job' training. Specialist courses and training will also be covered in a general form. The book takes the reader on a journey from the beginning of an officer's career through the processes of teaching and moulding the individual into what we describe as the 'Scottish Police Officer', and in doing so, introduces the reader to Scottish policing in the twenty-first century. This will be an essential text for police officers in Scotland and elsewhere and students and academics in the areas of law, politics, management, police studies, criminology and criminal justice.

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'With impeccable timing Daniel Donnelly brings us his new book: The Scottish Police Officer. Spanning history, sociology, philosophy and policing practice, this book will not only be vital reading for anyone concerned with Scottish policing, but will be of great interest to police scholars everywhere.' Tim Newburn, Professor of Criminology, London School of Economics, UK 'This book breaks new ground in offering a comprehensive study of Scottish policing and the Scottish police officer. As the first of its kind, it will prove invaluable as a work of reference. But it is also a work of considerable insight, a fascinating and timely investigation of the distinctive strengths and pressing concerns of an important Scottish institution at a time of great political, organisational and social change.' Neil Walker, Regius Professor of Public Law and the Law of Nature and Nations, The University of Edinburgh, UK 'In this very timely and important book, Daniel Donnelly brings his own unique blend of professional policing experience and academic insight to craft a fascinating account of the diversity of tasks, responsibilities and relationships that define the police officer's role. At a time when policing in the UK, and Scotland in particular, is undergoing fundamental restructuring and reform, this book will be of immense value to practitioners and researchers who need to know more about the complex working environments of the officers who deliver this vital service.' Professor Nick Fyfe, University of Dundee and Director of the Scottish Institute for Policing Research, UK

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Daniel Donnelly has served for over twenty-five years as a police officer in Strathclyde Police, completing his service as a chief superintendent and divisional commander of a large city division in Glasgow. He has obtained the degrees of B.A., M.B.A. and Ph.D. and has regularly taught at a number of Scottish universities. He is co-editor of Policing Scotland (now in its second edition) with Kenneth Scott and the author of Municipal Policing in Scotland. He is presently researching a book on Municipal Policing in the European Union. He is currently an assessor and Cohort Leader on the International Diploma in Police Leadership and Management.

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