Publisher's Synopsis
Blackstone's Police Manuals are the leading police reference texts in the UK. In addition to being the only offical study guides for the police promotion examinations in England and Wales, and a recognised text for student police officers, the Manuals have quickly established themselves as the definitive reference sources for all who have involvement with police law and procedure. The Manuals have been written in consultation with police forces across England and Wales, and are endorsed by Centrex, now known as the National Policing Improvment Agency, for OSPRE Part 1 Promotion Examinations. Each book in the four volume pack has been revised and updated to include all recent legislative changes such as the Fraud Act 2006, Emergency Workers (Obstruction) Act 2006, the Safeguarding Vulnerable Groups Act 2006, and Road Safety Act 2006. The Manuals are widely used in the professional development of police officers in a variety of roles making them essential reading for anyone with an interest in police and criminal law. Whether you are a serving police officer or police trainer, a practitioner, advisor, or researcher, Blackstone's Police Manuals 2008 are an essential purchase.