Blackstone's Police Operational Handbook 2013 Law & Practice and Procedure Pack

• A complete toolkit for officers on the beat containing all the legislation and points to prove, as well as guidance on policies and procedures
• Written by the respected Police National Legal Database (PNLD) and experienced practitioners from forces across the UK
• Blackstone's Police Operational Handbook 2013: Law includes all recent changes in legislation, including the Police Reform & Social Responsibility Act 2011, the Crime and Security Act 2010, and the Policing and Crime Act 2009
• Blackstone's Police Operational Handbook: Practice & Procedure includes new chapters covering Police and Crime Commissioners and Counter-Terrorism and Extremism, covering CONTEST and Prevent
• Sets out the law and points to prove in over 100 different offences in the areas of general crime, assaults, drugs, sexual offences, public disorder, firearms, licensing and road traffic
• Explains and interprets a wide range of common offences and offers guidance on the correct practices and procedures in core policing areas

Blackstone's Police Operational Handbook 2013: Law and Practice & Procedure Pack combines the Blackstone's Police Operational Handbook 2013 with the Blackstone's Police Operational Handbook : Practice & Procedure, Second Edition. 

Blackstone's Police Operational Handbook 2013 is fully updated new edition of the highly successfulBlackstone's Police Operational Handbook. This compact and portable resource has been specifically designed to meet the reference needs of police officers while out on patrol. 

The book clearly explains and interprets the relevant legislation and powers of arrest, points to prove, practical considerations and related cases. Easy to access and navigate, the Handbook covers over 100 common offences in the areas of general crime, assaults, drugs, sexual offences, public disorder, licensing, and road traffic. It is written in a concise and accessible style, with a clearly structured format and handy icons to aid consultation. It covers a wide range of common offences 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 2013 edition is fully updated to include all recent legislative developments and further changes to the law, including the Police Reform & Social Responsibility Act 2011, the Crime and Security Act 2010, and the Policing and Crime Act 2009. The book also includes information on domestic violence and anti-social behaviour orders, plus further updated guidance in other areas of law from the Home Office/Ministry of Justice Circulars.

Blackstone's Police Operational Handbook: Practice & Procedure, Second Edition is designed to complement the law volume by offering guidance on good practice in core policing areas. Aimed at junior patrol officers, student officers and trainee detectives, it draws together practical advice across a wide range of police duties, along with extracts and explanations of official policy and guidance from ACPO, the National Policing Improvement Agency and the National Centre for Policing Excellence. 

The Handbook provides guidance on a structured approach to police work based on established national principles and practices and is divided into four parts: Evidence Management, which offers advice on the capture and handling of evidence with chapters on crime scene management, disclosure, witness and victim management and court procedure; Knowledge-based Policing, which outlines the National Intelligence Model, the Police Code of Conduct, ACPO values, human rights, planning and risk management and dealing with the media; Neighbourhood Policing, which covers the principles and team structures, partnerships, problem-solving techniques and crime prevention; and Protective Services Policing which looks at the role of the first responder in major incident response, major crime, and civil contingencies. 

Commentary is accompanied with features such as boxed examples, checklists, diagrams, practical tips and flow-charts.

Readership: All patrol officers, special constables, Police Community Support Officers (PCSOs), and student police officers. Also of interest to police studies students, criminal justice practitioners, police trainers, and other criminal justice and law enforcement bodies such as the CPS, SOCA, SFO, Home Office and MOD.