Policing

Development and Contemporary Practice
Second Edition (Updated Edition)
Peter Joyce - Glyndwr University, UK
Wendy Laverick - University of Hull, UK
Policing
March 2021 | 344 pages | Sage UK
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Description

A comprehensive introduction to policing in England and Wales, providing you with an in-depth understanding of the challenges and complexities of modern policing and an increased awareness of the history and development of the profession.

This second edition covers the most pressing debates and issues associated with contemporary policing and examines a range of key topics such as methods of policing, diversity and the police, police accountability, and much more. The new edition includes:
  • A new chapter on women in policing
  • Expanded content on diversity issues within the police service
  • An account of the changes to transnational policing as a result of Brexit
  • Reflections on the use of social media by police
  • Advice for those wanting to embark on a career in the field.
Written in an introductory way that is ideal for any policing, criminology, or criminal justice student new to police studies.

Contents

Chapter 1 - The Emergence and Development of Professional Policing

Chapter 1 - The Emergence and Development of Professional Policing

Chapter 2 - Police Powers

Chapter 2 - Police Powers

Chapter 3 - The Delivery of Policing

Chapter 3 - The Delivery of Policing

Chapter 4 - The Governance of The Police 1964 - 2010

Chapter 4 - The Governance of The Police 1964 - 2010

Chapter 5 - From Police Authorities to Police and Crime Commissioners

Chapter 5 - From Police Authorities to Police and Crime Commissioners

Chapter 6 - The Police Service and the Criminal Justice System

Chapter 6 - The Police Service and the Criminal Justice System

Chapter 7 - The Police Service and Racial Diversity

Chapter 7 - The Police Service and Racial Diversity

Chapter 8 - Women in Policing

Chapter 8 - Women in Policing

Chapter 9 - The Changing Nature of Crime after 1945

Chapter 9 - The Changing Nature of Crime after 1945

Chapter 10 - The Prevention, Investigation and Detection of Crime

Chapter 10 - The Prevention, Investigation and Detection of Crime

Chapter 11 - The Future Direction of Policing

Chapter 11 - The Future Direction of Policing

Description

A comprehensive introduction to policing in England and Wales, providing you with an in-depth understanding of the challenges and complexities of modern policing and an increased awareness of the history and development of the profession.

This second edition covers the most pressing debates and issues associated with contemporary policing and examines a range of key topics such as methods of policing, diversity and the police, police accountability, and much more. The new edition includes:
  • A new chapter on women in policing
  • Expanded content on diversity issues within the police service
  • An account of the changes to transnational policing as a result of Brexit
  • Reflections on the use of social media by police
  • Advice for those wanting to embark on a career in the field.
Written in an introductory way that is ideal for any policing, criminology, or criminal justice student new to police studies.

Contents

Chapter 1 - The Emergence and Development of Professional Policing

Chapter 1 - The Emergence and Development of Professional Policing

Chapter 2 - Police Powers

Chapter 2 - Police Powers

Chapter 3 - The Delivery of Policing

Chapter 3 - The Delivery of Policing

Chapter 4 - The Governance of The Police 1964 - 2010

Chapter 4 - The Governance of The Police 1964 - 2010

Chapter 5 - From Police Authorities to Police and Crime Commissioners

Chapter 5 - From Police Authorities to Police and Crime Commissioners

Chapter 6 - The Police Service and the Criminal Justice System

Chapter 6 - The Police Service and the Criminal Justice System

Chapter 7 - The Police Service and Racial Diversity

Chapter 7 - The Police Service and Racial Diversity

Chapter 8 - Women in Policing

Chapter 8 - Women in Policing

Chapter 9 - The Changing Nature of Crime after 1945

Chapter 9 - The Changing Nature of Crime after 1945

Chapter 10 - The Prevention, Investigation and Detection of Crime

Chapter 10 - The Prevention, Investigation and Detection of Crime

Chapter 11 - The Future Direction of Policing

Chapter 11 - The Future Direction of Policing

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Policing

Development and Contemporary Practice


March 2021 | 344 pages | Sage UK

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A comprehensive introduction to policing in England and Wales, providing you with an in-depth understanding of the challenges and complexities of modern policing and an increased awareness of the history and development of the profession.

This second edition covers the most pressing debates and issues associated with contemporary policing and examines a range of key topics such as methods of policing, diversity and the police, police accountability, and much more. The new edition includes:
  • A new chapter on women in policing
  • Expanded content on diversity issues within the police service
  • An account of the changes to transnational policing as a result of Brexit
  • Reflections on the use of social media by police
  • Advice for those wanting to embark on a career in the field.
Written in an introductory way that is ideal for any policing, criminology, or criminal justice student new to police studies.

Table Of Contents:

  • Chapter 1 - The Emergence and Development of Professional Policing
  • Chapter 2 - Police Powers
  • Chapter 3 - The Delivery of Policing
  • Chapter 4 - The Governance of The Police 1964 - 2010
  • Chapter 5 - From Police Authorities to Police and Crime Commissioners
  • Chapter 6 - The Police Service and the Criminal Justice System
  • Chapter 7 - The Police Service and Racial Diversity
  • Chapter 8 - Women in Policing
  • Chapter 9 - The Changing Nature of Crime after 1945
  • Chapter 10 - The Prevention, Investigation and Detection of Crime
  • Chapter 11 - The Future Direction of Policing

Recent Product Reviews:

Very well written. Good for my A-Level students studying criminology and also uniformed public services.
Miss Sam Shepley, Vocational Education, Ashton Sixth Form College
Well structured, well written, comprehensive coverage of key issues in modern policing. The addition of study questions for learners at the end of each chapter offer a fantastic opportunity to review and consolidate learning.
Mr Neil Parry, Higher Education, Darlington College
Good for some of the law units, especially applying the law exam, as it has police powers on it.
Miss Sam Shepley, Law, Oldham College
A well presented and easy to use presentation of policing practice, ideal to support new students through their studies.
Mx David Metcalfe, Policing, Chester University
Perfect for those students wanting to go into policing, well written and easy to read.
Miss Sam Shepley, Law, Oldham College

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