Details
- The only official study text, alongside the Investigators' Manual, for the National Investigators' Examination endorsed by the College of Policing
- Guides you through the material in the Manual with helpful exercises, case studies and over 100 A-type multiple-choice questions
- Allows you to work independently through each topic, with answers to the exercises cross-referenced back to the relevant paragraph in the Manual
- New for 2014 - the Legal Aid, Sentencing and Punishment of Offenders Act 2012, the Protection of Freedoms Act 2012, the Criminal Procedure Rules 2012, the Terrorism Act 2000, as well as revised PACE Codes C, G and H
- Contains a unique, targeted case-study chapter on focussing on PACE Codes C, D, and E
- Forms part of a collection of key revision titles for trainee detectives that includes the Blackstone's Police Investigators' Workbook 2014, the Blackstone's Police Investigators' Mock Examination 2014, and the Blackstone's Police Investigators' Q&A 2014
The Blackstone's Police Investigators' Workbook 2014 is the official accompanying study text for the National Investigator's Exam (NIE) which is taken as part of Phase 1 of the Initial Crime Investigators' Development Programme.
Based on the content of the Investigator's Manual, the book has been completely revised for the 2014 syllabus. It contains many practical exercises, case studies and multiple choice questions to help students prepare for the NIE.
The Workbook takes the trainee investigator through each of the topics relevant to the examination, namely in the areas of Evidence; Property Offences; Assaults, Drugs, Firearms & Gun Crime; and Sexual Offences. The book also contains useful cross references to the Manual in the answers sections, so students can check their understanding of the content.
This Workbook is completely up-to-date for the 2014 syllabus with reference to all recent legislative changes and case law, including the Legal Aid, Sentencing and Punishment of Offenders Act 2012, the Protection of Freedoms Act 2012, the Criminal Procedure Rules 2012, the Terrorism Act 2000, as well as revised PACE Codes C, G and H. It also covers the new Manual chapters for investigators within immigration, customs and SOCA/National Crime Agency, covering the Immigration Act 1971 and the Customs & Excise Management Act 1979.
Readership: Essential material for Trainee Investigators preparing for the National Investigators' Examination. Also of interest to those involved with the National Crime Agency, Revenue & Customs and the Ministry of Defence.
- Evidence
- Property Offences
- Assaults, Drugs, Firearms and Defences
- Sexual Offences
- Answer Section
Paul Connor Cert Ed LLB is a Police Training Consultant, teaching law to over 3000 NIE candidates since 2002. He is the author of the Blackstone's Crime Manual and the Consultant Editor for the Blackstone's Police Manuals. He is the co-author of Blackstone's Police Investigators' Manual, Blackstone's Police Investigators' Workbook and is the author of the Blackstone's Sergeants' and Inspectors' Mock Examination Paper.
David Pinfield was a serving police officer with West Midlands Police and an officer for 21 years. He has been involved in the National Investigators Examination since January 2002 and is the author of Blackstone's Investigators' Mock Examination Paper.
Review(s) from previous edition
"The book is well written and easy to digest. - Alan Phillips, Essex Police
"I have used this book extensively in preparing for lesson delivery and planning lessons. It is a good resource for preparing knowledge check questions for students." - Simon Williams, Thames Valley Police
"A very useful learning tool for officers." - Det Inspector Chris Warren, Cheshire Police
"I strongly recommend it as a tool for learning." - Detective Sergeant Nigel Crowe, Bedfordshire Police
