Introduction to professional policing : examining the evidence base
Author(s)
Bibliographic Information
Introduction to professional policing : examining the evidence base
Routledge, 2020
- : pbk
Available at / 1 libraries
-
No Libraries matched.
- Remove all filters.
Note
Includes bibliographical references and index
Description and Table of Contents
Description
Policing is a dynamic profession with increasing demands and complexities placed upon the police officers and staff who provide a 24-hour service across a diverse range of communities. Written by experts in police higher education from across both academic and professional practice, this book equips aspiring or newly appointed police constables with the knowledge and understanding to deal with the significant and often complex challenges they face daily.
Introduction to Professional Policing explores a selected number of the core underpinning knowledge requirements identified as themes within the evolving National Policing Curriculum (NPC) and Police Education Qualifications Framework (PEQF). These include:
The evolution of criminal justice as a discipline
Exploration of operational duties
The ethics of professional policing
Victims and protection of the vulnerable
Crime prevention and approaches to counter-terrorism
Digital policing and data protection
Evidence based decision making
Police leadership
At the end of each chapter the student finds a case study, reflective questions and a further reading list, all of which reinforces students' knowledge and furthers their professional development. Written in a clear and direct style, this book supports aspiring police constables, newly appointed police constables or direct entry (DE) detectives, as well as those interested in learning more about policing. It is essential reading for students taking a degree in Professional Policing.
Table of Contents
Introduction 1.Maintaining Professional Standards and Reflective Practice Dominic A. Wood 2.Criminology and Criminal Justice 3.Ethics, Equality, Diversity and Inclusion 4.Communication Skills, Problem Solving and Managing Conflict 5.Decision Making: What works in major investigations? 6.Research Methods and Evidence Based Policing 7.Policing Vulnerability: Attrition, rape and domestic abuse 8.Public Protection: The role of the Police as a Public Authority 9.Counter Terrorism: The Front line 10.Digital Policing 11.Evidence Based Investigations and Crime Prevention 12.Police leadership: An international comparison 13.An Introduction to Coaching and Mentoring
by "Nielsen BookData"