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Blackstone's Police Operational Handbook 2013: Law, 7th Edition

Blackstone's Police Operational Handbook 2013: Law, 7th Edition

Author: Police National Legal Database (PNLD); Ian Bridges; Fraser Sampson
Publisher: Oxford University Press
ISBN: 9780199658077
Published In: September 2012
Format: Paperback , 896 pages
Jurisdiction: U.K. ? Disclaimer:
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The only portable, succinct law reference for police officers on the beat
Covers over 100 different offences in the areas of general crime, assaults, drugs, sexual offences, public disorder, firearms, licensing and road traffic
Written and endorsed by the Police National Legal Database (PNLD) - the officially endorsed online legal information service for police forces in England and Wales
Fully updated to cover all recent changes in legislation, including the Police Reform & Social Responsibility Act 2011, the Education Act 2011, the Crime and Security Act 2010, and the Policing and Crime Act 2009
Clearly lays out all the legislation you need on patrol along with points to prove, powers of arrest, related cases, and practical considerations
Useful appendices at the back of the book contain religious dates and events, traffic data, a firearms ages chart, and handy contact and web addresses

Blackstone's Police Operational Handbook 2013 is designed specifically to meet the reference needs of officers while out on patrol. Written in a concise and accessible style, it covers a wide range of common offences and clearly explains and interprets the relevant legislation. Using clear and consistent presentation throughout, each chapter offers you a definition of the offence, the points to prove, and a clear system of icons covering police powers and mode of trial. At a glance, you can access everything you need to make a quick, informed decision in a host of everyday policing situations.

The seventh edition of this highly regarded and successful Handbook is fully updated to include all recent legislative developments and further changes to the law, including: Police Reform & Social Responsibility Act 2011, the Education 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.

Whatever your role - police patrol officer, supervisor, student police officer, PCSO or Special Constable - this is an invaluable tool for operational personnel.

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.

1: Introduction
2: Assaults and Violence
3: Crime: Dishonesty
4: Crime: General
5: Drugs
6: Sexual Offences and Assaults
7: Public Disorder/Nuisance
8: Firearms, Fireworks, and Weapons
9: Alcohol and Licensing
10: Road Traffic
11: General: Patrol
12: Powers and Procedures
13: Patrol Matters and Guidance
Appendices
Useful Contacts
Traffic Data - Vehicle Catagories and Groups
Firearms Offences Relating to Age
Religious Dates/Events

Edited by Police National Legal Database (PNLD)

Ian Bridges, Legal Adviser, PNLD, and Fraser Sampson, Chief Executive, West Yorkshire Police Authority

The Police National Legal Database (PNLD) is a comprehensive legal database covering all legal information that police officers are required to know. It is housed within West Yorkshire Police Training School at Bishopsgarth in Wakefield and is the official online legal database used by the 43 police forces in England & Wales.

Ian Bridges LLB was a police officer for over 30 years and is senior legal adviser at the Police National Legal Database (PNLD).

Fraser Sampson LLB, LLM, MBA is the Chief Executive of the West Yorkshire Police Authority. Formerly Head of the National Police Training Examinations and Assesment Unit and of the Police Law Unit at national law firm Walker Morris, he is also an Associate Tutor at the University of Glamorgan. He has written and spoken widely in the news media on current Police Law issues and is a leading authority in this area.

Review(s) from previous edition

"I would recommend it to anyone considering the police, as it is excellent for preparing for the process. - Claire Wright, Area Training Officer for Medway police

"I currently use this book alongside my studies, and I would recommend it to people like myself on the same course or interested in a police career." - Kayleigh Rhodes, Policing Studies Student, University of Wolverhampton