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Chief police officers are often shadowy enigmas, even to members of their own forces, yet they make far-reaching strategic command decisions about policing, armed responses, operations against criminals and allocation of resources. What is their background? Where do they come from? How are chief officers selected? What do they think of those who hold them to account? Where do they stand on direct entry at different levels and what do they think of a National Police Force? Bryn Caless has had privileged access to this occupational elite and presents their frank and sometimes controversial views in this ground-breaking social study, which will fascinate serving officers, students of the police, academic commentators, journalists and social scientists, as well as concerned citizens who want to understand those who command our police forces.

In this work, Bryn Caless and Jane Owens reveal the innermost workings of the Police and Crime Commissioners (PCCs)' relationships with the police, media, partners and public. It makes essential reading for Police Crime Commissioners, police practitioner and academics, students and researchers in criminology and policing.

Little is known about those at the command end of policing in Europe. Over the last two years, Bryn Caless and Steve Tong have had unique access to those at the top of Europe's police forces, obtaining detailed comments from more than a hundred strategic police leaders in 22 countries and presenting, for the first time, information about how they are selected for high office, how they are held to account and what their views are on current and future challenges in policing. Building on research conducted in the UK, this is a timely and unparalleled insight into a little-known elite in the law-enforcement world.

Police and Crime Commissioners (PCCs) are elected representatives whose role is to ensure that police forces in England and Wales are running effectively. Intended to bring a public voice to policing and hold the police to account, the holders of this controversial role also control budgets and strategic planning. Bryn Caless and Jane Owens obtained unprecedented access to the PCCs and their chief police officer teams and undertook confidential interviews with both sides. The results reveal the innermost workings of the PCCs’ relationships with the police, media, partners and public. The authors analyse the election process (in which PCCs polled the lowest local mandate ever) and consider the future of this politically-contested role. Examining the PCCs’ impact on policing, this fascinating book makes essential reading for Police Crime Commissioners, chief officers, police officers, police trainers and academics, students and researchers in criminology and policing.

Comprehensive and practical, this covers all the learning requirements for Specials to build and develop their careers in policing.

Little is known about those at the command end of policing in Europe. This book details unique access to those at the top of Europe's police forces, obtaining detailed comments from more than a hundred strategic police leaders in 22 countries and presenting information about how they are selected for high office, how they are held to account, and what their views are on current and future challenges in policing.

The Blackstone's Student Police Officer Handbook Pack 2011 combines the 2011 edition of the Blackstone's Student Police Officer Handbook with the new Blackstone's Student Police Officer Workbook. A must-have for all student police officers and their trainers, the fifth edition of the Handbook ensures student police officers have the knowledge and understanding necessary to undertake independent patrol in a professional and competent manner. Fully updated, the Handbook takes into account all recent legislation and developments, including the Policing and Crime Act 2009, the Coroners and Justice Act 2009 and revisions to the Sexual Offences Act 2003 and the Confiscation of Alcohol (Young Persons) Act 1997. Blackstone's Student Police Officer Handbook provides not only the background required for the Initial Police Learning and Development Programme (IPLDP) and the embedded National Occupational Standards (NOS), but is also the only book to cover all the knowledge requirements for the new Diploma in Policing. The book also makes reference to the IPLDP syllabus and covers key learning material such as the SOLAP, PAC, Learning Diary and PIP, as well as identifying the relationship between the Diploma in Policing and the NOS. The book covers the key topics that every student police officer is required to know, including Stop, Search, and Entry, Managing People and Incidents in the Community, and Crime Scenes and Forensic Investigation. Each chapter leads the student through the topic, covering theory, discussion and practice while developing skills of analysis, problem solving and forms of reasoning. The chapters also contain frequent reference to the Diploma in Policing assessed units so that students can consolidate links between the subject area and the relevant unit. Blackstone's Student Police Officer Workbook serves to complement the Handbook by offering a structured series of practical scenarios and exercises to improve students' understanding of the legislative and procedural content covered in the Handbook. The Workbook focuses on the key themes of the IPLDP syllabus such as communication skills, upholding human rights, forensic awareness, use of criminal intelligence, arrest and detention, and reporting and record keeping. These themes are explored through realistic scenarios, from drink and drug driving to shoplifting and internet sexual grooming, and are steeped in the authors' own operational experience of policing. The scenarios are structured to enable the reader, first, to understand fully the context of the incident and then to respond to questions set within the text. The Workbook also uses other features to test understanding such as multiple choice questions and 'gapped' statements. The Blackstone's Student Police Officer Handbook Pack 2011 is a must for all student police officers and their trainers, foundation police studies students, and trainee specials.

Blackstone's Student Police Officer Handbook, Second Edition is a key text for student police officers undergoing their initial police training and provides all the underpinning subject matter and skills development materials required for the Initial Police Learning and Development Programme (IPLDP). Fully updated for the second edition, the content of each chapter links closely to the new and revised 22 National Occupational Standards for the IPLDP curriculum which were introduced in 2007. This book ensures that the student police officer can effectively demonstrate that they are meeting the 22 National Occupational Standards which must be attained for intial policing. Each of the five phases of initial training is covered in detail with clear descriptions of the legal, social and professional context of student officer development coupled with self-assessment tasks that test knowledge and understanding. The text allows students to relate academic study to their work in practice. Clearly laid out and very practical, each chapter contains many useful examples and learning aids including flowcharts, exercises, scenarios, law summaries and checklists. At the end of each chapter, conclusion boxes give students the opportunity to consolidate links between the subject they have just learnt and the National Occupational Standards. The book also demonstrates the links between the Standards and the other professional qualifications required by student police officers, such as PIP level 1. This book provides the knowledge and understanding necessary for a student officer to undertake independent patrol in a professional and competent manner, allowing students to cultivate appropriate transferable skills for further study and career development within policing and related occupational areas . This book has been designed specifically by practitioners to support students and trainers during initial learning programmes, whether that takes place in force or in combination with further or higher education establishments. With new coverage of key legislation such as the Fraud Act 2006, the Road Safety Act 2006 and the PACE Code of Practice for the detention of terrorism suspects (Code H), this title also includes important information on Police Health and Safety Policy: a must for all student police officers and their trainers, foundation police studies students, and trainee specials.

"The book leads the student through each topic, covering theory, discussion, and practice while developing skills of reflection, analysis, problem solving, and forms of reasoning through the use of realistic examples. Each chapter contains frequent reference to the National Occupational Standards so that students can consolidate links between the subject area and the relevant NOS unit or element. The book also makes reference to the IPLDP syllabus and covers key learning material such as the SOLAP, PAC, Learning Diary, and PIP, and explains how each of these may be used for formal assessment during training." "A must-have for all student police officers and their trainers - this book ensures student police officers have the knowledge and understanding necessary to undertake independent patrol in a professional and competent manner. This book will also appeal to PCSOs and students undertaking degrees in Policing."--BOOK JACKET.

A complete guide to the role and functions of Police Community Support Officers (PCSOs), with clear explanations of the powers, procedures, and relevant National Occupational Standards, as well as invaluable flowcharts, case studies, and knowledge checks.