Law for Student Police Officers [Paperback]

This book provides a comprehensive examination of all the required areas of criminal and policing law, with explicit links to the National Occupational Standards. Chapters open with clear objectives and include regular revision notes, knowledge check questions and answers and practical activities.

This second edition has been fully revised to expand the content, take account of recent changes and reflect the latest legislation. In particular there is a new chapter on PCSOs, the sections on police powers, roads policing, animals and evidence have been updated and the issue of diversity has been woven into an increased number of scenarios.An essential and concise textbook on criminal law targeted specifically at student police officers on force based training or foundation degree / degree courses. An excellent reference that helps apply the law relating to policing and criminal justice. Essential for new police officers. (Head of Department, St Helens College.)This book provides a comprehensive examination of all the required areas of criminal and policing law, with explicit links to the National Occupational Standards.A helpful referenceI would recommend this book to those students wishing to follow a career in the police service, as it gives a comprehensive overview of the laws required and how they can be used by Bobbies in their jobs. Good content and good knowledge checks within.I like the layout and content of this book very much. The Student Police Officer course where I work relies heavily on the NPIA notes, which I find cumbersome and in many cases extremely over-detailed. This book containt eh basics for the student officers, so it can be used as pre-read material and the knowledge developed in the classroom. I also like the links to the national occupational standards.Basic legal concepts
Human rights
Police powers under PACE 1984 and SOCPA 2005
Other Police powers
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