Blackstone's Handbook for Policing Students 2013, 7th Edition

• Developed from the best-selling Blackstone's Student Police Officer Handbook, covering all your requirements regardless of your route into the police force
• Divided into six parts, representing key stages in your progression from pre-entry programmes (where appropriate), to initial training and then confirmation
• Leads you through topics, covering theory, discussion and practice while developing skills of analysis, problem solving and forms of reasoning
• Ensures you have the knowledge and understanding necessary to undertake independent patrol in a professional and competent manner
• Tasks interspersed throughout chapters provide further ideas for you to explore, or point you in the direction of additional reading and study

New to this edition

• New for 2013 - updated case law and coverage of The Police Reform and Social Responsibility Act 2011 and the Misuse of Drugs Act 1971
• Practical application of theory - extended entries show how the law applies in the everyday situations you will face as a police officer

Blackstone's Handbook for Policing Students 2013 has been developed from the best-selling Blackstone's Student Police Officer Handbook to reflect the multitude of avenues into the police force now open to future police officers, from pre-entry courses to PCSOs and Specials. 

Designed specifically to 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 qualification 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 the Handbook whilst 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, the Handbook leads 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 2013 is 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.

Readership: Student officers, students of pre-entry courses in Policing and the revised IPLDP Diploma in Policing, PCSOs, Specials, and police trainers. Will also appeal to foundation degree and honours degree police studies students and lecturers.