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Working in Policing

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October 2015 | 176 pages | Learning Matters
Aimed at new recruits or HE students thinking about a career in policing, this book provides a clear overview of and insight into the many and varied roles available. From a neighbourhood police officer or a detective, to a crime scene investigator gathering evidence or an analyst collating intelligence, the book examines what each role entails, the skills required, and the best pathway to securing the job. An extended case study runs through the book, demonstrating how the different roles are involved in and contribute to a single investigation, and self-assessment questions relating to each role check the reader's understanding.
 
Introduction and Context
 
Initial Report of an Incident: The Role of the Call Taker/Control Room Dispatcher
 
First Police Response: Police Officers, Special Constables and Community Support Officers
 
The Forensic Investigation
 
The Investigation Evolves
 
Using Alternative Tools for Investigating Crime
 
The RPU Officer, ANPR Operator, Road Death/Collision Investigator and AFO
 
The Custody Suite
 
Appendix: Police Services Websites
 
Index

Like- case studies and examples used and self assessment questions, reflective tasks.

Charlie Wolfe
School of Applied and Health Sciences, Farnborough College of Technology
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Useful basic outline of police work, intended for beginners, but could use more personal testimony from serving officers about stresses and strains involved, particularly in public order situations.

Dr Bryn Caless
Centre for Crime and Police Studies, Canterbury Christ Church University
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Not relevant to any courses but useful to give info

Dr Leonie Howe
Department of Criminology (Maritime Greenwich Camp, Greenwich University
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The book provides a valuable overview of many of the varied aspects of operation and work within policing. It will provide students with a good basic understanding of these differing aspects.

Dr Peter Hall
Policing and Criminology, Coventry University
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This is an excellent book to support the work related learning for the policing foundation degree. I will also be recommending this as reading for the level 3 public services as it contains valuable information which is up to date about policing roles, responsibilities, career opportunities and policing in general.

Michael Newton
School of Law and Justice and Community Studies (B, Blackburn College
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Please note: within your Options for Programme, there is nothing that covers 'Others' or BA (Hons) Criminology & Criminal Justice.
This comprehensive yet accessibile text should be essential readings for students concerned with criminal process and procedures, and enhancing their employability skills to enable career opportunities within the police force of England and Wales.
The cases studies and self-assessment questions present students with the opportunity to critically reflect upon all elements of the decision-making process, and their own understanding of the issues under consideration

Miss Sue Uttley-Evans
Criminology and Criminal Justice Department, Central Lancashire University
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An user friendly introductory text. Ideal for students's studying the policing process and considering career options and progression within the police force.

Miss Sue Uttley-Evans
Criminology and Criminal Justice Department, Central Lancashire University
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Aimed at new recruits or students considering a career in policing, this book provides a clear overview and insight into the many and varied roles in policing.

Mr Bernard Sheridan
Department of Policing, Central Lancashire University
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Couldn't find a relevant area for it within course structure.

Mr Bob Lyman
Department of Law (Park Campus), Northampton University
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Provides an insight into different roles within the police service.

Mr Stuart Agnew
School of Social Science and Business, University Campus Suffolk
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