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Book SynopsisTHE FIRST TOM REYNOLDS MYSTERY FROM THE INTERNATIONALLY BESTSELLING AUTHOR OF THE PERFECT LIEIt's true what they say . . . revenge is sweet.1975A baby, minutes old, is forcibly taken from its devastated mother.2010The body of an elderly woman is found in a Dublin public park in the depths of winter.Detective Inspector Tom Reynolds is on the case. He's convinced the murder is linked to historical events that took place in the notorious Magdalene Laundries. Reynolds and his team follow the trail to an isolated convent in the Irish countryside. But once inside, it becomes disturbingly clear that the killer is amongst them . . . and is determined to exact further vengeance for the sins of the past.PRAISE FOR JO SPAIN'S TOM REYNOLDS SERIES'A stunning read' Woman's Way'Refreshing and full of twists' Express'Clever, pacey, compulsive' Sunday Mirror'Expertly crafted, deeply immersive and timely' Irish IndependentTrade ReviewFiendishly clever . . . and a big fat twist is lobbed into the ending like a hand grenade * Irish Sunday Independent *Brilliant! Fast paced, well researched and sensitive. Jo Spain is a sparkling new talent * Irish Examiner *Spain's vivid thriller explores the dark secrets of Ireland's past that are a real-life situation haunting so many people within Irish society today * Irish Country Living *In a very strong year for Irish crime-fiction debuts, Jo Spain's With Our Blessing is among the most assured . . . With Our Blessing picks at the scabs of recent Irish history to reveal raw and gaping wounds * Irish Times *Atmospheric and compelling * Sinead Crowley *Spain handles the inevitable tensions with aplomb * Sunday Times *Packed with fascinating details about the inner workings of Leinster House, this is a satisfying mystery * Irish Independent *Absolutely my comfort reading * Ann Cleeves *

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Book Synopsis''Michael Connelly is a powerhouse, an unstoppable force in crime fiction. The Waiting is proof he is at the top of his game.MICK HERRON, #1 bestselling author of SLOW HORSES ****IN COLD CASES,IT''S NOT THE HOPE THAT KILLS YOU. IT''S THE WAITING.LAPD Detective Renée Ballard gets a DNA hit in a case that has gone unsolved for twenty years. A recently arrested man is genetically related to a serial rapist who terrorised the city of angels.But when the relative is revealed, it is the last person you want to accuse unless the evidence is watertight...With the help of the newest volunteer to the cold case unit - patrol officer Maddie Bosch, Harry''s daughter - Ballard finally has another badge on the team. But Maddie has an ulterior motive for getting access to the city''s library of souls.Because some crimes have been waiting to be solved longer than others...An electrifying and authoritative page-turner from one of the greatest crime writers of all-time - the author behind Amazon Prime''s Bosch and Netflix''s The Lincoln Lawyer.**** CRIME DOESN''T COME BETTER THAN CONNELLY:''A superb natural storyteller'' LEE CHILD ''A master of the genre'' STEPHEN KING ''An incredible writer'' RICHARD OSMAN ''The pre-eminent detective novelist of his generation'' IAN RANKIN ''Nobody writes a better modern thriller'' EVENING STANDARD ''One of the world''s greatest crime writers'' DAILY MAIL

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Book SynopsisDesigned to test trainee investigators studying for the National Investigators' Examination (NIE), this book presents over 200 multiple-choice questions set in same style of the exam. All answers provide detailed explanations and references back to the Blackstone's Police Investigators' Manual 2020 for further study and clarification.

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Book SynopsisAn instant national best sellerA persuasive primer on police abolition from two veteran organizers “One of the world’s most prominent advocates, organizers and political educators of the [abolitionist] framework.” —NBCNews.com on Mariame Kaba In this powerful call to action, New York Times bestselling author Mariame Kaba and attorney and organizer Andrea J. Ritchie detail why policing doesn’t stop violence, instead perpetuating widespread harm; outline the many failures of contemporary police reforms; and explore demands to defund police, divest from policing, and invest in community resources to create greater safety through a Black feminist lens. Centering survivors of state, interpersonal, and community-based violence, and highlighting uprisings, campaigns, and community-based projects, No More Police makes a compelling case for a world where the tools required to prevent, interrupt, and transform violence in all its forms are abundant. Part handbook, part road map, No More Police calls on us to turn away from systems that perpetrate violence in the name of ending it toward a world where violence is the exception, and safe, well-resourced and thriving communities are the rule.Trade ReviewPraise for No More Police:“Mariame Kaba and Andrea J. Ritchie’s No More Police: A Case for Abolition is equal parts imaginative and practical. . . . It’s a book equally perfect for the skeptics, the curious, and the committed abolitionists in your life.”—Inquest “At this point, I hope you know to just read anything and everything Mariame Kaba or Andrea Ritchie write. They are making the most compelling and practical arguments for abolition out there.”—Ms. magazine“[No More Police] gives readers a unique insight into the mindset of veteran organizers who have long remained diligent and optimistic in this work.”—Vulture “Kaba and Ritchie are knowledgeable, passionate, and skilled at elucidating complex concepts clearly, without sacrificing nuance. The book is deeply researched and flawlessly argued, and the plan they lay out is practical, compassionate, and circumspect. . . . A brilliantly articulated plan to abolish the police.”—Kirkus Reviews (starred review) “No More Police is a passionate, eloquent condemnation of the carceral policies and mindsets that have long governed America.”—Booklist (starred review) “An impassioned and bold call to abolish police forces.”—Library Journal (starred review)“Exploring movements to defund and abolish police through the lens of long legacies of Black feminist abolitionist organizing, No More Police offers an unflinching look at the traps that lie along the path to abolitionist futures, and critical guidance for readers who want to be part of bringing them into being. Add this timely and engaging book to the top of your must-read list.”—Angela Y. Davis, Distinguished Professor Emerita, University of California, Santa Cruz “No More Police makes a sharp and compelling Black feminist case for a world without police, and without policing. Kaba and Ritchie are movement veterans, and their writing is as meticulously researched as it is grounded in practical knowledge gleaned over decades of abolitionist movement work. At once theoretically nuanced, analytically insightful and highly accessible, No More Police is an essential, must-read book for this moment.”—Robyn Maynard, author of Policing Black Lives and co-author of Rehearsals for Living “This book pushes those of us who have been fighting police and sexual violence for decades to think past prosecutions and prisons toward a future where we stop violence before it starts and transform harm when it happens.”—dream hampton, filmmaker and writer “In the powerful and generative tradition of Black feminist freedom-making, No More Police not only presents a compelling case for the abolition of police, but points us in the direction of building a safer and more just future. Ritchie and Kaba have worked for decades in transformative justice and abolitionist movements. The richness of that experience, the love that fuels it, and the brilliant insights that flow from it, shine brightly in this book.”—Barbara Ransby, activist, author, and historian “Kaba and Ritchie are such trusted souls in Black Liberation movements, and No More Police passionately synthesizes the experiences and expertise necessary for building a new world with less violence on all fronts.”—Raquel Willis, author and activist“Kaba and Ritchie provide a much-needed primer on the demand to defund the police and how that demand can be leveraged toward an even more fundamental transformation of the violence of policing. The authors root their analysis in the reality of today’s movements and offer practical, concrete recommendations that activists and organizers can put to work right now.”—Rachel Herzing, co-author of How to Abolish Prison“An absolutely brilliant contribution. Black feminist abolitionists Kaba and Ritchie’s passionate mandate is that we never give up on the vision of a world where justice and safety live alongside each other.”—Beth Richie, author of Arrested Justice“More than a synthesis and summation of the conditions of our movements’ work over the last two years, and more than just an abolitionist movement timeline going back decades, Kaba and Ritchie weave together our collective stories, contradictions, tensions, and all, and gift us with a road map to a future free of cops and cages. This is a must-read in the abolitionist lexicon.”—Ash-Lee Woodard Henderson, Movement for Black Lives and co-director of the Highlander Center“With No More Police, Mariame Kaba and Andrea Ritchie have written the definitive text on police abolition. The magic of this book is its ability to address the practical concerns of the present while strengthening our ability to craft ambitious and transformative freedom dreams for the future. Carefully researched, passionately written, and persuasively argued, No More Police is a must-read text for policymakers, activists, educators, and anyone else committed to imagining and building beyond the carceral world.”—Marc Lamont Hill, author of We Still Here: Pandemic, Policing, Protest, and Possibility

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Book SynopsisWe had been there for over 12 hours. The man was still 30 feet up a tree, balancing on a branch directly over one of the main railway lines out of one of the busiest train stations in the country. He refused to talk to us, threatening to jump if we came too close. To him, we were the enemy. My job was to preserve his life. The most dangerous time in any negotiation is when you think you're winning.From kidnappings to terrorist incidents, violent armed stand-offs to talking someone back from the ledge: all these make up the day-to-day life of Nicky Perfect's job as a crisis and hostage negotiator.One of the first on the scene in situations that most would run from, Nicky is deployed to defuse the most volatile and fraught situations imaginable.After a decade on the frontlines, confronting the extremes of human behaviour, these are the stories and cases that have shaped a career spent on high alert, where life often hangs in the balance. It's about finding yourself and following your pasTrade Review“a brilliant insight into the life of one woman who risks everything to help others.” WOMAN’S WEEKLY “An insightful memoir” The Sun

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Book SynopsisWhy has U.S. security policy scarcely changed from the Bush to the Obama administrations? The theory of double government posed by the 19th century English scholar Walter Bagehot suggests a disquieting answer that is extensively discussed in National Security and Double Government. Michael J. Glennon challenges the myth that U.S. security policy is made through the visible, Madisonian institutions--the President, Congress, and the courts, proposing that their roles are largely illusory. Presidential control is nominal, congressional oversight is dysfunctional, and judicial review is negligible. He argues that security policy is really made by the managers of the military, intelligence, diplomatic, and law enforcement agencies- a concealed Trumanite network of several hundred members who are responsible for protecting the nation, and who are primarily immune from constitutional restraints. As such, this new system of double government will not correct itself, as to do so would require tTrade ReviewMichael Glennon's book is important precisely because it pulls back the curtain to reveal the realities of the largely unconstrained U.S. national security state. In doing so, Glennon's analysis shows how the national security apparatus is a threat to the very freedoms its inhabitants and supporters purport to protect. * Christopher J. Coyne, Public Choice *[An] original and thought-provoking book, with a key goal of explaining why national security policies change little across presidential administrations. * AJIL, Ashley Deeks, University of Virginia School of Law *Though it's a bedrock American principle that citizens can steer their own government by electing new officials, Glennon suggests that in practice, much of our government no longer works that way. In a new book, "National Security and Double Government," he catalogs the ways that the defense and national security apparatus is effectively self-governing, with virtually no accountability, transparency, or checks and balances of any kind. He uses the term "double government": There's the one we elect, and then there's the one behind it, steering huge swaths of policy almost unchecked. Elected officials end up serving as mere cover for the real decisions made by the bureaucracy. * Jordan Michael Smith, Books of the Year 2014, The Boston Globe *If constitutional government is to endure in the United States, Americans must confront the fundamental challenges presented by this chilling analysis of the national security state. * Bruce Ackerman, Sterling Professor of Law and Political Science Yale University *Shrewdly updating Walter Bagehot's theory of 'double government,' Michael Glennon shows how present-day Washington really works. In our faux democracy, those we elect to govern serve largely ornamental purposes, while those who actually wield power, especially in the realm of national security, do so chiefly with an eye toward preserving their status and prerogatives. Read this incisive and richly documented book, and you'll understand why. * Andrew J. Bacevich, Professor of History and International Relations, Boston University *Taking a leaf from Walter Bagehot's thesis of dual government in Britain, Michael Glennon has transported the concept of 'double government' to the United States analyzing the constitutional institutions, or what he calls the 'Madisonian' side; and a cohort of several hundred senior military, diplomatic, and intelligence officials who run the daily business of national security, or what he calls the 'Trumanite' side. This explains the relatively little difference between the Bush 43 and the Obama presidencies. In this brilliant, deeply researched book, Glennon spells out the relation of his overall thesis to contemporary issues such as the Snowden revelations. * Charles G. Cogan, Associate, International Security Program Belfer Center for Science and International Affairs, Harvard Kennedy School *Michael Glennon has written a brilliant book that helps explain why U.S. foreign policy changes so little over time, despite frequent failure. Barack Obama certainly promised to fundamentally alter America's approach to the world, but little changed after he took office. Glennon shows how the underlying national security bureaucracy in Washington - what might be called the deep state - ensures that presidents and their successors act on the world stage like Tweedledee and Tweedledum. * John J. Mearsheimer, R. Wendell Harrison Distinguished Service Professor of Political Science, University of Chicago *In this timely book Michael Glennon provides a compelling argument that America's national security policy is growing outside the bounds of existing government institutions. This is at once a constitutional challenge, but is also a case study in how national security can change government institutions, create new ones, and, in effect, stand-up a parallel state. This is a well-argued book of academic import and policy relevance. It is recommended reading for an informed debate on an issue of great significance. * Vali Nasr, Dean of Johns Hopkins University's School of Advanced International Studies *National Security and Double Government is an important and insightful book. It should be read by anyone concerned that Obama's national security policies differ so little from those of the Bush Administration, and by every in-coming President and her staff. * Morton H. Halperin, Senior Advisor, Open Society Foundations *Glennon has written a unique book that stands out among the collection of post-9/11 works for the way it lashes historical trends to the most contemporary problems of government secrecy, power and overreach in a highly readable way. I underlined passages on just about every page and can't wait to reread it. The 'ah ha!' moments are endless. * Dana Priest, Two-time Pulitzer Prize winning national security reporter, The Washington Post *Michael Glennon's National Security and Double Government explains why U.S. foreign policy is prone to recurring failure and resistant to genuine reform. Instead of being responsive to citizens or subject to effective checks and balances, U.S. national security policy is in fact conducted by a shadow government of bureaucrats and a supporting network of think tanks, media insiders, and ambitious policy wonks. Presidents may come and go, but the permanent national security establishment inevitably defeats their efforts to chart a new course. Gracefully written and extensively researched, this book is the most penetrating analysis of U.S. foreign policy that I have read in years. * Stephen M. Walt, Robert and Renee Belfer Professor of International Affairs, Harvard Kennedy School *National Security and Double Government is brilliant, deep, sad, and vastly learned across multiple fields--a work of Weberian power and stature. It deserves to be read and discussed. The book raises philosophical questions in the public sphere in a way not seen at least since Fukuyama's end of history. * David A. Westbrook, Del Cotto Professor, SUNY Buffalo Law School *Table of ContentsACKNOWLEDGMENTS ; I. INTRODUCTION ; II. THE TRUMANITE NETWORK ; Origins ; Operation ; Threat Exaggeration ; Secrecy ; Conformism ; III. THE SOURCES OF MADISONIAN ILLUSION ; IV. THE REALITY OF MADISONIAN WEAKNESS ; The Judiciary ; The Congress ; The Presidency ; A Case Study: NSA Surveillance ; V. PLAUSIBLE ALTERNATIVE EXPLANATIONS FOR POLICY CONTINUITY ; The Rational Actor Model ; The Government Politics Model ; The Organizational Behavior Model ; The Network Model ; Conclusion: The Myth of Alternative Competing Hypotheses ; VI. IS REFORM POSSIBLE? CHECKS, SMOKE, AND MIRRORS ; Strengthening systemic checks ; Government cultivation of civic virtue ; VII. CONCLUSION ; INDEX

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Book SynopsisThis new edition continues to provide the most up-to-date and comprehensive information on interviewing subjects. It contains 'how to' guides, practical applications, and example scenarios for students to understand and learn the best way to interview a wide range of people.Table of ContentsFundamentals 1: The Conversation Management Approach to Investigative Interviewing 2: How Conversation Works 3: Memory 4: Processing Information 5: Coversing Mindfully: Creating Trust to Maximize Disclosure 6: Asking Questions 7: Managing the Individual's Response Applications 8: Before the Interview: Key Assessments, Decision-Making, and Actions 9: Interviewing the Witness: Key Considerations 10: Interveiwing the Suspect: Key Considerations 11: Interviewing the Suspect Who Answers Questions 12: Interviewing the Suspect Who Exercises the Right to Remain Silent Without Producing a Prepared Statement 13: Interviewing the Suspect Who Produces a Defence Statement 14: Extending the Mainstream 15: Evaluation: The Last Piece of the Jigsaw Reference Section

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Book SynopsisThe only official source for police officers of the full syllabus for the NPPF Step Two Legal Examination. Exclusively endorsed by the College of Policing, Blackstone's Police Manuals are the most effective revision guides for exam candidates.

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Book SynopsisThe only official source for police officers of the full syllabus for the NPPF Step Two Legal Examination. Exclusively endorsed by the College of Policing, Blackstone's Police Manuals are the most effective revision guides for exam candidates.

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Book SynopsisToday''s police agencies are in a period of both crisis and reform as they try to improve their ability to deliver public safety to citizens in ways that are effective, legitimate, and sustainable. Evidence-based policing offers one such solution - an approach which emphasises the value that research can bring to police officers and, by extension, the public they serve.However, evidence-based policing is not just about the process of understanding and evaluating police practices. It is also about translating and using that knowledge in daily police activities. This unique book examines the scientific evidence for the effectiveness of various police practices and provides tools to help turn research into practice. Part I gives a practitioner''s definition of evidence-based policing, a primer on how to judge and interpret research findings, and a review of the Evidence-Based Policing Matrix, a tool for translating research on police crime control interventions. In Part II the authors review the breadth of knowledge about policing interventions for people, places, communities, and technology, focusing on how to optimize operations based on this information. Tools and ideas that can assist in implementing evidence-based practices into patrol, investigations, supervision, management, crime analysis, and leadership are provided in Part III. Finally, in Part IV the authors speak to researchers about how they might continue to work with police agencies to advance evidence-based policing.Table of ContentsPART I. THE BASICS OF EVIDENCE-BASED POLICING; PART II. EVIDENCE-BASED APPROACHES TO POLICING; PART III. IMPLEMENTING EVIDENCE-BASED POLICING; PART IV. RESEARCHERS AND THE ADVANCEMENT OF EVIDENCE-BASED POLICING

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Book SynopsisFraud costs the United Kingdom a reported 198 billion per year and the Crime Survey for England and Wales (March 2016) estimates that there are over 5 million incidents of fraud and 2 million cyber-related crimes committed annually. Preventing and investigating fraud has become a priority for police officers and establishing successful, effective strategies to tackle this new volume crime represents a significant and persistent challenge for the police service. Investigation of Fraud and Economic Crime is written by experts from, and affiliated to, the City of London Police, the lead force for fraud in the UK and home to Action Fraud and the National Fraud Intelligence Bureau (NFIB). It offers practical, straightforward advice to law enforcement agencies dealing with fraud and economic crimes. The book identifies more than fifty different types of fraud and sets out the different strategic and tactical considerations in preventing, investigating, and disrupting each one. At the centre Table of Contents1: Fraud: Scale, Impact & Response 2: Legislation 3: Types of Fraud 4: Digitally Enabled (Cyber) 5: Prevention and Disruption 6: Investigation and Case Management 7: Fraud and Financial Investigations 8: Fraud and Disclosure 9: Investigating Sector Specific Fraud 10: Reviews and Operational Learning Appendix 1: CPS Template for Memorandum of Understanding Appendix 2: Fraud Investigation Planning - Aide Memoir Appendix 3:Frequently Asked Questions Appendix 4: Available Support Services Appendix 5: Victim Management Strategy Appendix 6: Developing an Overarching Fraud Interview Strategy Appendix 7: Key Questions for Undertaking a Review of a Fraud Investigation

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Book SynopsisReflecting the multitude of avenues into the police force now open to future police officers, and all the requirements of the College of Policing degree curriculum, Blackstone's Handbook for Policing Students 2020 ensures you have the knowledge and understanding necessary to undertake independent patrol in a professional manner.

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Book SynopsisBlackstone''s Police Sergeants'' and Inspectors'' Mock Exam 2024 helps you prepare for your NPPF Step Two Legal Examination (formerly OSPRE Part I), with 150 exclusive questions taken from across the syllabus and fully referenced to the Blackstone''s Police Manuals 2024.Split into two handy sections, the paper contains the mock exam booklet and answer sheet, and a second, sealed pack containing the answers and detailed marking matrix. Matching the only format of questions you will see in both the Sergeants'' and Inspectors'' examinations, the three hour time limit helps you gauge your revision progress and practise your exam technique. Once the exam is completed, the answers are provided with full explanations, not only of the correct response but also details of why the other responses were incorrect, and these are referenced to the officially endorsed Blackstone''s Police Manuals 2024. The paper tests you on all areas of the official syllabus found in the Manuals and includes verification questions to simulate exact examination conditions.Blackstone''s Police Sergeants'' and Inspectors'' Mock Exam 2024 offers a comprehensive and evidence-based assessment of your exam preparedness, and helps you to avoid unnecessary pitfalls.

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Book SynopsisBlackstone''s Police Investigators'' Mock Examination Paper 2024 helps you prepare for your NIE multiple-choice examination, with 80 exclusive questions taken from across the syllabus and fully referenced to the Blackstone''s Police Investigators'' Manual 2024.Split into two handy sections, the paper contains the mock exam booklet and answer sheet, and a second, sealed pack containing the answers and detailed marking matrix. Matching the only format of questions you will see in NIE examinations (Type A), the two hour time limit helps you gauge your revision progress and practise your exam technique. Once the exam is completed, the answers are provided with full explanations not only of the correct response but also with details of why the other responses were incorrect, and these are referenced back to the officially endorsed Blackstone''s Police Investigators'' Manual 2024. The paper tests you on all areas of the official syllabus found in the Manual and includes verification questions to simulate exact examination conditions. Updates for the 2024 syllabus include a full revision of question layout and over 20 new questions, covering key revisions to PACE Codes C, E, and F, and significant case law decisions.Blackstone''s Police Investigators'' Mock Examination Paper 2024 can offer a comprehensive and evidence-based assessment of your exam preparedness, and help you plan to avoid unnecessary pitfalls.This product is not endorsed by the College of Policing.

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Book SynopsisFocusing on a time of profound social and political change, this book offers a detailed and engaging history of policing, covering the key themes of social stability, professionalisation and police reform, as well as the major events between 1974 and 2008 such as the Miners' Strike of 1984.Trade Reviewfacinating reading, offering a perspective on contemporary social history that is almost unique, the book is a boon to researchers in this field as well as general readers. * Phillip Taylor MBE, Richmond Green Chambers *Brain's subtle and considered professional overview of the police and its practices over 35 years directly confronts some of the most challenging scenes of the rule of law in a modern democracy and the relationship of the police with politicians, the media and the public. * The Times The Review May 2010 *Table of ContentsI. 1974 ; II. The Struggle for Stability: 1975-1979 ; III. Fracture: 1980-1985 ; IV. 'A bloody good hiding': 1985 ; V. Nadir: 1986-1989 ; VI. The Crucible of Recovery: 1989-1990 ; VII. Police Reform 1 - the Conservatives: 1991-1993 ; VIII. Police Reform 2 - the Conservatives: 1993-1997 ; IX. New Labour and the police: 1997-2001 ; X. Police reform revived: 2001-2005 ; XI. Damocles unbound: 2005-2007 ; XII. A tale of two winters: 2007-2009 ; XIII. Reflection

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Book SynopsisProvides an account of the law, practice, and procedure governing bail at every stage. This book includes the relevant legislation and procedural rules, case law, and also offers guidance on ethics as well as research findings in this area. It also takes account of the major changes introduced by the Criminal Justice Act.Trade Review...No one actively practising or otherwise seriously concerned with the English criminal law can hope to survive without it...it cannot be too highly praised for it's thorough and indeed exhaustive exploration of the intricacies as well as the principles of it's subject...their job is to set out and comment upon the law as it is. They have done their job splendidly and we are all in their debt.Table of ContentsIntroduction ; 1. The Right to Bail ; 2. Surety and Security ; 3. Conditions other than Surety or Security ; 4. Failing to Surrender and Breaching Conditions ; 5. Renewed Applications for Bail ; 6. Police Bail ; 7. The Jurisdiction of the Magistrates' Court ; 8. The Jurisdiction of the Crown Court ; 9. Bail Pending Appeal ; 10. The Jurisdiction of the High Court ; 11. Vulnerable Suspects and Defendants ; 12. Custody Time Limits ; 13. The Role and Duties of the Advocate on Matters of Bail ; Appendix

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Book SynopsisThe Sexual Offences Act will be a far-reaching piece of legislation which will codify and revise the existing legislation relating to sexual activities. A considerable number of new crimes will be introduced or redefined, along with the criminalization of certain types of conduct not previously covered by legislation. This book provides a full, clear analysis of the Act, and covers in detail issues such as rape, child sexual abuse, adults with mental disorders andlearning disabilities, sex offenders, and recent developments in the law of evidence. Includes a full copy of the Act.Trade Review... an authoritative text book on this major revision of the law relating to sex offences ... The authors have done an excellent and extremely brave job in offering comment on so many aspects of this major consolidating statute. * Brian Rowland, Internet Law Book Reviews; and Police Journal *Clearly laid out, this book explains the provisions of the Act in a simple and accessible manner. * childRIGHT *Table of ContentsAPPENDIX

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Book SynopsisThis fully revised, fourth edition of the successful Blackstone's Preparing for Police Duty is an ideal introduction to the police service, offering comprehensive and up-to-date coverage of the roles and responsibilities of the police as well as training and police powers.Trade ReviewReview from previous edition I would recommend it to anyone considering the police, as it is excellent for preparing for the process. * Claire Wright, Area Training Officer for Medway police *I currently use this book alongside my studies, and I would recommend it to people like myself on the same course or interested in a police career. * Kayleigh Rhodes, Policing Studies Student, University of Wolverhampton *Table of ContentsPART I: THE POLICE; PART II: THE JOB; PART III: RECRUITING AND TRAINING; PART IV: POLICING POWERS; APPENDICES

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Book SynopsisPolice Culture in a Changing World represents the return of police research to its original ethnographic form for the first time in decades. The book offers an in-depth investigation of contemporary police dispositions and practices based on extensive field work involving more than 600 hours of direct observation of operational policing across urban and rural terrains, and interviews with over 60 officers from a range of ranks and units in one English police force. The author provides a revised account of police culture in the new millennium, identifying various aspects of that culture which have hitherto gone unnoticed. With new understandings of how greater social diversity within and beyond policing organizations are shaping traditional relations, the book explores the impact of prevailing management practices on the way officers think about and perform their jobs, and the form police culture takes under conditions of late modernity. Finally, there is a theoretical discussion of police culture, tracking the new social, economic, and political field of British Policing, which sets out the main findings of the fieldwork. Theoretically and empirically informed, Police Culture in a Changing World is a landmark work on contemporary policing culture. Its timely character also has relevance with respect to highly salient issues in the current political climate regarding operational policing.Trade ReviewBethan Loftus' research makes a major contribution to the analysis of contemporary policing, and of the impact of the extensive reform initiatives of the last quarter of a century. It does this by replicating the classic studies of police culture conducted from the early 1960s to the early 1980s, which constituted the core foundations of the understanding of policing. This book would thus fill a hole in the analysis of policing that has long required plugging. It does this in an outstanding way that matches the very best of the classic studies. * Professor Robert Reiner, Professor of Criminology, London School of Economics *Table of ContentsPART I - SITUATING POLICE CULTURE ; 1. Replaying the Classics ; 2. The New Social Field of Policing ; PART II - POLICE CULTURE IN MOTION ; 3. Dominant Culture Interrupted ; 4. Enduring Themes, Altered Times ; 5. Policing Diverse Publics ; 6. The Continuing Significance of Class ; PART III - CONCLUSION ; 7. Police Culture in Transition?

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Book SynopsisThis practical handbook offers guidance on good practice in core policing areas. It draws together practical advice across a wide range of police duties, along with extracts and explanations of official policy and guidance from ACPO, the NPIA/College of Policing and the National Centre for Policing Excellence.Trade ReviewReview from previous edition For the very first time front line officers have a guide to interpreting practice and procedure across the entire policing landscapes which will serve to be a valuable addition to any officers library of resources. * Andrew Staniforth, Detective Sergeant, North East Counter Terrorism Unit *Table of ContentsI - EVIDENCE MANAGEMENT; II - KNOWLEDGE MANAGEMENT; III - NEIGHBOURHOOD POLICING; IV - PROTECTIVE SERVICES POLICING

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Book SynopsisEncapsulating new policing developments under the Coalition, this book examines the major reform proposals and reports brought in since May 2010, including the Winsor Report, and analyses what these changes mean for the future of policing in England and Wales.Trade ReviewThere is much to be gained from a close reading of Brain's book, not least a deeper understanding of the contours of recent developments in policing in recent decades. As a former chief constable with academic credentials, Brain writes with authority and insider status. The certainty that characterises many senior police officers is evident, balanced with academic rigour and good style. The book, I predict, will be valued as much as a history and analysis of the present as a forecast of possible futures. * Rob C. Mawby, The Howard Journal of Criminal Justice *Table of Contents1. Policing 2010: Labour's legacy ; 2. 'The Big Society': Conservative Political Philosophy and its Implications for Policing ; 3. Where Did it Go Wrong? The Police and the Conservatives ; 4. Armageddon or Necessary Readjustment: Police Finances and the Coalition ; 5. Reform or Politicization? The Coalition and Police Constitutional Change ; 6. The New Police Landscape: Pay, Conditions and Pensions ; 7. The New Police Landscape: Organization ; 8. The Policing Environment: Politics, Society, Economics and their Implications for Policing ; 9. Operational Policing: Crime, Antisocial Behaviour, Disorder and Confidence ; 10. A Future for Policing?

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Book SynopsisThis edited collection by internationally recognized authors provides essays on police behavior in the categories of police administration, police operations, and combating specific crimes. Individual chapters strike at critical issues for police today, such as maintaining the well-being of officers, handling stress, hiring practices, child sexual exploitation, gunrunning, crime prevention strategies, police legitimacy, and much more. Understanding how police are hired and behave is a way of understanding different governments around the world. The book will cover the practices of countries as diverse as China, Germany, India, Japan, Turkey, South Africa, the United States, and others. Readers will be exposed to aspects of police that are rarely, if ever, explored. The book is intended for a wide range of audiences, including law enforcement and community leaders and students of criminal justice. Table of ContentsPart I. Police Behavior; 1. Cultivating Well-Being Among Police Officers: Examining Challenges in the Workplace; 2. An Interdisciplinary Perspective on the Tragedy of Police-Citizen Encounters: From Social Dilemma via Fairness to Coordination; 3. The Doctrine of Minimum Force in Policing: Origins, Uncertainties, and Implications; 4. Perceptions of Police Officers of the Floating Population: A Pilot Study of Community Justice Initiatives in China; 5. Municipal Police Department's Use of Facebook: Exploring the Potential for Differences Across Size Classifications; 6. Consent Decrees on Police Organizations: Policies and Practices; 7. Police Discretion: An Issue of Untestable Reasonability in A Law Enforcement Process; 8. The Role of Legitimacy in Police Reform and Effectiveness: A Case Study on the Bangladesh National Police; 9. Police Behavior and Public Understanding: Insights and Innovations; Part II. Hiring and Training; 10. Hired with Competence: An Examination of Police Hiring Standards in Canada; 11. An Examination of Police Corruption Utilizing the Theory of Planned Behavior; 12. Relationship of Police Stress With Coping, Moral Reasoning, and Burnout; 13. An Evaluation of Safety and Security: A South African Perspective; 14. The Effects of Medical and Recreational Marijuana Policies upon Hiring in US Municipal Police Departments: A Case Study of Mesa Police Department, Mesa, AZ; Part III. Crime Control; 15. Policing Cybercrime: Is There a Role for the Private Sector?; 16. Gunrunning 101: A How-To Guide About What to Look For; 17. United We Stand: Collaborations to Combat Human Trafficking in Central Florida; 18. Are Attacks Against Abortion Providers Acts of Domestic Terrorism? A Three-Box Operational Sub-theory of Merton’s Anomie; 19. Freedom Versus Safety on the Roadway in Mesa, AZ: Analysis of Distracted Driving Incidents; 20. An Overview of Wildlife Enforcement Cooperation in Canada and North America; 21. A National Perspective on Retail Theft; 22. Sustained Footwear Characteristics Across Athletic Footwear Over Several Years: A Case Study of Impression Wear Patterns for Investigative Value

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Book SynopsisThis book offers an applied approach to criminology suitable for prospective police officers. It covers the fundamentals of criminological knowledge, theory and research, and their relevance to policing. The book is split into two parts, the first introducing the basics of criminology, and the second connecting criminological research to police practice. It focuses on the principles of evidence-based practice and encourages students to think critically about the issues covered. Core content includes the following: A history of policing in England and Wales, through a criminological lens. An overview of the literature on police culture, bias and discretion. A review of the challenges of applying criminological insights to policing, and the impact of the College of Policing code of ethics on police practice. An exploration of the challenges of contemporary policing, including complex crime, transnational investigationTrade ReviewThe delivery of policing in any democratic society presents a critical test of those democratic systems and civic institutions that seek to provide security for citizens and to protect those who are vulnerable or marginalised. Criminology for the Police is the first book to interrogate this enduring tension and competing interpretations of the relationship between crime and policing in the context of the College of Policing’s Police Education Qualifications Framework. The book introduces key ideas and concepts that underpin our understanding of crime as well as the design and delivery of twenty-first century policing and assesses their implications for those tasked with front-line policing. The book also outlines the growing importance of data and knowledge generation to the contemporary policing landscape and introduces readers to the basic skills required to use research and data to understand dynamic and complex challenges and improve the delivery of policing. Baroness Helena Kennedy The relationship between academic and policing is not new, but the introduction of the PEQF is a game changer and thousands of new recruits into the police are already finding themselves engaged in academic studies of policing that they might not have expected to be part of their role. This book helps these officers navigate their way through various theories and concepts by drawing out the different ways in which criminology informs our understanding of policing. Importantly, the authors remind us that criminology encompasses a diverse range of perspectives, and they focus on making the appropriate links between different criminological voices and the relevant aspects of policing. Dominic Wood Head of the School of Law, Policing and Social Sciences at Canterbury Christchurch University 'The delivery of policing in any democratic society presents a critical test of those democratic systems and civic institutions that seek to provide security for citizens and to protect those who are vulnerable or marginalised. Criminology for the Police is the first book to interrogate this enduring tension and competing interpretations of the relationship between crime and policing in the context of the College of Policing’s Police Education Qualifications Framework. The book introduces key ideas and concepts that underpin our understanding of crime as well as the design and delivery of twenty-first century policing and assesses their implications for those tasked with front-line policing. The book also outlines the growing importance of data and knowledge generation to the contemporary policing landscape and introduces readers to the basic skills required to use research and data to understand dynamic and complex challenges and improve the delivery of policing.'Baroness Helena Kennedy 'The relationship between academic and policing is not new, but the introduction of the PEQF is a game changer and thousands of new recruits into the police are already finding themselves engaged in academic studies of policing that they might not have expected to be part of their role. This book helps these officers navigate their way through various theories and concepts by drawing out the different ways in which criminology informs our understanding of policing. Importantly, the authors remind us that criminology encompasses a diverse range of perspectives, and they focus on making the appropriate links between different criminological voices and the relevant aspects of policing.'Dominic Wood Head of the School of Law, Policing and Social Sciences at Canterbury Christchurch University Table of Contents1.A Criminology for the Police? 2.Disciplinary Criminology and the Police 3.Criminology for the Police 4.Policing Strategies 5.From Police Culture to Policing Vulnerability 6.Problem-Solving for Police Officers 7.The Evolution of Evidence-Based Policing 8.Doing Research on Crime and Policing 9.Doing Your Own Research 10.Conclusion

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Book SynopsisPolicing in the 21st century is becoming increasingly complicated as economic, political, social, and legal circumstances continue to compel police organizations to evolve. To illustrate the complexity of policing in the 21st century and cover themes common to police organizations around the world, Exploring Contemporary Police Challenges: A Global Perspective is organized into six sections, which cover the key policing challenges across the globe. Based on US President Barack Obama's 2015 Task Force's organization into six broad pillars, this volume contains contributions from policing experts focusing on Building Trust and Legitimacy; Providing Policy and Oversight; Utilizing Technology and Social Media; Developing Community Policing and Crime Reduction; Providing Police Training and Education; and Facilitating Officer Wellness and Safety. Scholarly analyses and discussions of these issues in 16 countries on 6 continents offer a global perspective on policing in the 21st ceTrade Review"Exploring Contemporary Policing Challenges: A Global Perspective is an edited book that includes discussions on many of the problematic areas of policing. What sets this volume apart from others is its international approach. The editors have compiled an impressive list of contributors who examine the challenges faced by police as well as their opportunities and do so from countries across the globe. The editors have put together a diverse group of readings and have divided them into sections that help the reader identify chapters of particular interest. While they are reviewed comprehensively in the introductory chapter, the individual studies, and reviews that follow produce a comprehensive and important collection that is of interest to scholars of comparative and international policing."Professor Geoffrey P. Alpert, University of South Carolina, USA and Griffith University, Australia"Exploring Contemporary Policing Challenges: A Global Perspective is a welcome addition to the body of knowledge dealing with global issues in policing. This book, paired with the Final Report of 21st Century Policing presents a unique and comprehensive way to view and cover the contemporary policing issues and salient solution. It’s clever the way the book is in alignment with the six pillars of 21st Century policing and uses practical examples to illustrate the points. The way the book is set up is logical and easy to follow. The global perspective lends itself to exploring comparative policing challenges with salient examples from a variety of countries and policing styles. Regardless of where you are in the world, a better, more user friendly version of policing is needed in order to address police reform and the various challenges they face." Professor Lorenzo M. Boyd, University Of New Haven"Never before, in the modern history of police profession, there was more of a need for a book like Exploring Contemporary Police Challenges. From its focus on the most dire challenges of police profession in the 21st century, through its comparative and multinational approach to authorship based on a mix of academics and professional, this edited volume walks the reader through a myriad of complex issues that face police profession across the globe, offering not just accounts and analysis but a myriad of solutions as well. Starting with the most critical concept of how agencies need to Build Trust and Legitimacy to maintain their ability to engage in effective, consensus based policing, that can only be achieved through creation of adequate mechanisms of Policy and Oversight. The natural progression to achieve these mechanisms can be seen in the overview of Utilization of Technology and Social Media that help create the oversight through the use of body worn cameras and exposure of police community encounters through various digital platforms and on the other end, the assistance these tools provide for more effective, technology driven policing. The transition to the new modalities of Community Policing that have been heavily endorsed as the panacea for police community relations leads in the most natural manner to focus on issues related to professionalization of the members for the profession through a thorough look at the various aspects of Police Training and Education. The final part of this fine volume deals with the most critical aspect of police profession, namely the historically much ignored topic of Officer Wellness and Safety. The way this volume is structured, it affords the reader with a template of what needs to be done and in what order to change, enhance, and deliver quality policing around the world. The contribution of many of the individual authors is further amplified by their practitioner and academic background that affords them with the insider’s perspective that sheds much light into the frequently criticized yet rarely thoroughly analyzed profession. Finally, the comparative aspect, with focus on countries that are rarely subject to a rigorous and empirical research directed at their police forces is a very much needed and refreshing perspective that will, finally, validate the notion that policing is a true profession that transcends countries and continents. It is a must read for students, researchers and general public who believe in the critical contribution of effective and professional policing to the creation and sustainability of democratic societies."Professor Maria (Maki) Haberfeld, John Jay College of Criminal Justice, USA"This edited volume represents an extraordinarily comprehensive and global perspective on policing. Organized masterfully around the pressing issues for policing in the 21st century (i.e., trust and legitimacy, policy and oversight, technology and social media, community policing and crime reduction, training and education, and officer wellness and safety), this book takes the reader on a deep dive into these challenges and areas for growth and advancement in policing. The team of editors and contributors have vast experience, expertise, and scholarship that collectively succeeds in compiling a high-level, yet accessible book that should be of interest to academics, researchers, practitioners, policy makers, and all who are interested in learning more about 21st century policing and the path forward." Professor Wes Jennings, University of Mississippi, USA"It is to the credit of the editors to have compiled an up-to-date collection of articles, written by a truly global and diverse line-up of competent authors, informing the readership about the most relevant "policing-problems" on the agenda of the late first quarter of the 21st century. The edition is well structured and rich on highly practical examples. From a European perspective, the read is not just worth because of the relevant share of studies covering the old continent, but also because the thinking about progress in policing and building better police institutions has long ago moved beyond national borders and traditions. Police practitioners and students with a stake in achieving high-quality policing by improved understanding of today’s policing issues will take benefit of the reading."Dr. Detlef Nogala, Research & Knowledge Management Officer, Editor of European Law Enforcement Research Bulletin, CEPOL"This fine volume brings together fresh reports by policing experts from around the globe. The chapters speak to legitimacy, corruption, community engagement, competence, fair treatment, police violence, officer well-being, and terrorism. There are analyses of the promises and pitfalls of new technologies ranging from drones to body cameras and cybercrime. These cutting-edge reports are organized around six themes common to policing almost everywhere, and together they provide a comprehensive overview of policing in the 21st century."Professor Wesley G. Skogan, Northwestern University, USATable of ContentsChapter 1: Policing in the 21st Century: Challenges and OpportunitiesSanja Kutnjak Ivković, Jon Maskály, Christopher M. Donner, Irena Cajner Mraović, and Dilip DasPART I: Building Trust and LegitimacyChapter 2: Moral Contexts of Procedural (In)Justice Effects on Public Cooperation with Police: A Vignette Experimental Study Justice TankebeChapter 3: Police Legitimacy in Chile Lucía Dammert and Erik AldaChapter 4: Citizens’ Perceptions of Fair Treatment by the Police and Court System: Assessing the Generality of Procedural JusticeChristopher M. Donner and David E. OlsonChapter 5: Self-legitimacy of Police Officers in Urban and Rural EnvironmentsGorazd Meško and Rok HacinPART II: Providing Policy and OversightChapter 6: Democratic Policing and Codes of Conduct in Africa: The South African Police ServiceAndrew FaullChapter 7: Do "the Best and the Brightest" of the Ghanaian Police Need Further Integrity Education?Charlotte O. Kwakye-Nuako, Jon Maskály, Sanja Kutnjak Ivković, Richmond Afoakwah, Benjamin Aboagye, and Patrick Armah HammondChapter 8: Uncovering the Hidden Side of Police Corruption in Ecuador: Attitudes and Experiences of Police Officers and Female DetaineesAndrea Romo PérezChapter 9: Advanced Strategies in Police Integrity ManagementTim Prenzler and Louise PorterChapter 10: Intervention and Reform: Addressing Misconduct in American PoliceJason W. OstrowePART III: Utilizing Technology and Social MediaChapter 11: Police Use of Technology and Social Media: An Examination of Minority PerceptionsSilas Patterson, Lexi Gill, and Bryanna FoxChapter 12: The Forthcoming of Body-worn Police Cameras in Cyprus: A Blessing, a Curse or Something in the Middle?Angelo Constantinou and Markianos KokkinosChapter 13: Policing from the Sky: A Case Study of the Police Use of Drones in South KoreaYang (Vincent) Liu, Wook Kang, Jon Maskály, and Sanja Kutnjak IvkovićChapter 14: Cybercrime and Cryptocurrency as New Challenges for the PoliceSesha Kethineni and Robin D. JacksonPART IV: Developing Community Policing and Crime ReductionChapter 15: Attitudes Toward Community Policing Among U.S. Police Recruits: Findings from the National Police Research PlatformChristopher M. Donner and Jon MaskályChapter 16: Police Perspectives on Community Policing in South Africa Sanja Kutnjak Ivković, Jon Maskály, Adri Sauerman, and Michael E. MeyerChapter 17: Examining Officer Support for Community Policing in Counterterrorism over Time Erin M. Kearns and Samantha L. SennChapter 18: Testing the Four Policing Models: What Do the Post-socialist "Customers" Prefer?Jon Maskály, Sanja Kutnjak Ivković, Yang (Vincent) Liu, Kaja Prislan, and Branko LobnikarPART V: Providing Training and EducationChapter 19: Effectiveness of Online Implicit Bias Training: Evaluating Officer Outcomes from a Cultural Diversity Training Versus a Skills-Based Course on CommunicationTammy Rinehart KochelChapter 20: Does (Police) Education Matter? A Surprising Effect of Education on Police Officer Views of Organizational IntegrityDarko Datzer, Jon Maskály, Sanja Kutnjak Ivković, and Eldan MujanovićChapter 21: Mentoring as a Means of Police Capacity Building in AfghanistanGavin Boyd and Gordon MarnochChapter 22: A Minority within a Minority: Senior Ranked Policewomen in PakistanSadaf AhmadPART VI: Facilitating Officer Wellness and SafetyChapter 23: Terrorist Attacks Targeting Police: The Influence of Societal SchismJennifer C. GibbsChapter 24: Country Variation in Negative Outcomes Reported by Police OfficersKim S. Ménard and Michael L. ArterChapter 25: Doing a Stressful Job in Stressful Times with Less Stress: Effects of Police COVID-19 Instructions on Police Officer Stress during the COVID-19 PandemicSanja Kutnjak Ivković, Jon Maskály, Krunoslav Borovec, Marijan Vinogradac, and Peter NeyroudChapter 26: A Qualitative Study of the Impacts of Work-family Conflict on Police Officer StressJennifer D. Griffin and Ivan Y. Sun

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Book SynopsisWhat is evidence-based policing and how is it done? This book provides an answer to both questions, offering an introduction for undergraduate students and a hands-on guide for police officers wanting to know how to put principles into practice. It serves as a gentle introduction to the terminology, ideas, and scientific methods associated with evidence-based policy, and outlines some of the existing policing applications. A couple of introductory chapters summarize evidence-based policy and its goals and origins. The core of the book eases the reader through a range of practical chapters that answer questions many people have about evidence-based practice in policing. What does good science look like? How do I find reliable research? How do I evaluate research? What is a hypothesis? How do randomized experiments work? These chapters not only provide a practical guide to reading and using existing research, but also a roadmap for readers wanting to start their own research pTrade ReviewEvidence-based policing must engage a wider audience, including students and police officers new to the subject. Jerry Ratcliffe’s accessible and practical book is an ideal introduction. It not only shows why EBP is so important, but also how to do policing with better evidence for better results. If every police officer could master the content of this book, the world would be a safer place. Lawrence W. Sherman, Cambridge University and Honorary President, Society for Evidence-Based PolicingAs a police practitioner who understands the complexity of evidence-based policing, I highly recommend Jerry’s new book which breaks it down into manageable bite-size chunks. With simple figures, insightful callouts, flowcharts, and short, easy-to-read chapters, this is the perfect guide to this emerging paradigm.Renée Mitchell, Police Sergeant (Sacramento PD retd.) and President of the American Society of Evidence-Based PolicingPolice leaders who are interested in understanding the knowledge base of their profession need this book. It helps executives make smart, informed decisions about new plans, programs, and initiatives they may be considering. It also gives leaders the information necessary to collaborate with academics on research projects that will benefit their agencies and the profession.John Hall, Deputy Inspector, New York City Police Department and NIJ LEADS scholarThis book breaks down and practically explains evidence-based policing. Not only is it a useful guide for police officers wanting to understand if their strategies, tactics, or policies are having the desired impact, it should be used by researchers wanting to work with police to better understand evidence-based policing. Mike Newman, Detective Inspector, Queensland Police Service, AustraliaTable of Contents1. What is evidence-based policing? 2. What are the origins of evidence-based policy? 3. What does good science look like? 4. What is the scientific method? 5. How do you identify a specific problem? 6. How do you find reliable research? 7. How do you evaluate policy research? 8. How do you develop a hypothesis and research question? 9. What are some core research concepts? 10. How do you make research methodology choices? 11. How do randomized experiments work? 12. How do you design a powerful experiment? 13. How do you know if an intervention is significant? 14. Where do you publish results? 15. What are the challenges with evidence-based policing? 16. What is next for evidence-based policing?

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Book SynopsisProblem-Oriented Policing: Successful Case Studies is the first systematic and rigorous collection of effective problem-oriented policing projects. It includes more than twenty case studies from among the thousands of projects submitted for the Herman Goldstein Award for Excellence in Problem-Oriented Policing. The volume describes in detail the case studies and explains the wider significance of each for effective, efficient, and equitable policing.This book explores a wide range of problems that fall under five general categories: gang violence; violence against women; vulnerable people; disorderly places; and theft, robbery, and burglary. The case studies tell stories of how police, in collaboration with others, successfully tackled real-world policing problems fairly and effectively. The authors have also drawn out of the case studies the cross-cutting themes and issues they illustrate. The authors prove that the concept can work, bring to life the context in which police and communities addressed these vexing problems, and, ideally, will inspire future problem-oriented police work that builds on these reported successes.Written in a clear and direct style, this book will appeal to students and scholars of policing, criminology, and social studies; police practitioners and crime analysts; and all those who are interested in learning more about the reality of police problem-solving.Trade Review‘Mike Scott and Ron Clarke have made an important contribution to the literature on problem-oriented policing by bringing together successful case studies and making them available to the field. These case studies are an excellent way to share successful ideas with police officers who are always looking for solutions to the persistent problems they encounter in their work. They also reinforce a thoughtful process for identifying, understanding and responding to problems.’Darrel W. Stephens, Chief of Police (Ret.), Charlotte-Mecklenburg (North Carolina), St. Petersburg (Florida) and Newport News (Virginia), and former Executive Director, Police Executive Research Forum and Major Cities Chiefs Association‘This book is an indispensable resource from masters of the field, showing generations of police yet to come how they can do problem-oriented policing with insight, imagination and precision.’Lawrence Sherman, Professor of Criminology, University of Cambridge‘Sir Robert Peel fathered the first professional police force in 1829, stressing that "the basic mission for which the police exist is to prevent crime and disorder." This book provides inspirational worked examples of how to do that. Sir Robert would have loved it.’Ken Pease, Professor of Policing, University of Derby‘This book will prove invaluable because Ron, Mike and the authors of the case studies have re-visited the initiatives, sometimes decades later. This is the acid test of problem orientation. Some chapters reveal resilient and resounding results, others more ephemeral success. However, the analysis and insights of success or ultimate failure allow the reader to learn and hopefully deliver a policing service focused on prevention and wisdom.Michael Barton, Chief Constable (Ret.), Durham Constabulary and Visiting Professor, Jill Dando Institute of Crime Science, University College London‘Mike Scott and Ron Clarke have made an important contribution to the literature on problem-oriented policing by bringing together successful case studies and making them available to the field. These case studies are an excellent way to share successful ideas with police officers who are always looking for solutions to the persistent problems they encounter in their work. They also reinforce a thoughtful process for identifying, understanding and responding to problems.’ Darrel W. Stephens, chief of police (Ret.), Charlotte-Mecklenburg (North Carolina), St. Petersburg (Florida) and Newport News (Virginia), and former executive director, Police Executive Research Forum and Major Cities Chiefs Association‘This book is an indispensable resource from masters of the field, showing generations of police yet to come how they can do problem-oriented policing with insight, imagination and precision.’ Lawrence Sherman, professor of criminology, University of Cambridge‘Sir Robert Peel fathered the first professional police force in 1829, stressing that "the basic mission for which the police exist is to prevent crime and disorder." This book provides inspirational worked examples of how to do that. Sir Robert would have loved it.’ Ken Pease, professor of policing, University of Derby‘This book will prove invaluable because Ron, Mike and the authors of the case studies have re-visited the initiatives, sometimes decades later. This is the acid test of problem orientation. Some chapters reveal resilient and resounding results, others more ephemeral success. However, the analysis and insights of success or ultimate failure allow the reader to learn and hopefully deliver a policing service focused on prevention and wisdom.Michael Barton, chief constable (Ret.), Durham Constabulary and visiting professor, Jill Dando Institute of Crime Science, University College LondonTable of Contents1.Introduction Part One.Gang violence 2.Youth gang gun violence in Boston, Massachusetts 3.Gun violence in Cincinnati, Ohio 4.Gang violence in Enfield, London 5.Gang violence and street disorder in Portland, Oregon 6.Gang violence in Aurora, Illinois Part Two.Violence against women 7.Domestic violence in High Point, North Carolina 8.Domestic violence in Chula Vista, California 9.Sexual assault of women by illegal-taxicab drivers in London 10.Sexual assault of women by illegal-taxicab drivers in Tønsberg, Norway 11.Assaults with glasses in bars and clubs in Lancashire, England Part Three.Vulnerable people 12.Accidental drownings of migrant laborers in Morecambe Bay, England 13.Traffic injuries and fatalities in farm-labor vehicles in California 14.Repeat callers to police in Lancashire, England 15.Opioid abuse in Reno, Nevada Part Four. Disorderly places 16.Disorderly day laborers in Glendale, California 17.Crime and disorder at a budget motel in Oakland, California 18.Crime and disorder at budget motels in Chula Vista, California 19.Disorderly homeless encampments in Eureka, California 20.Crime and disorder in a residential neighborhood in Austin, Texas Part Five.Theft, robbery and burglary 21.Robberies of convenience stores in Houston, Texas 22.Construction-site theft and burglary in Port St. Lucie, Florida 23.Burglary of storage units in Charlotte-Mecklenburg, North Carolina 24.Auto theft in Winnipeg, Manitoba Part Six.Reflections 25.Problem-oriented public safety

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Book SynopsisThe Fourth Amendment forbids ‘unreasonable searches and seizures’ and is the source of most constitutional constraints on policing. In this book, Michael J.Z. Mannheimer calls for a reimagination of what modern policing could look like based on the original understandings of the Fourth and Fourteenth Amendments.Table of Contents Acknowledgments Introduction: The Upside-Down Fourth Amendment PART I: THE FOURTH AMENDMENT: ORIGINAL UNDERSTANDINGS Chapter 1: Two Models of the Fourth Amendment Chapter 2: The Local-Control Model of the Fourth Amendment Chapter 3: The Anti-Federalists and the Fourth Amendment Chapter 4: Original Understandings and Fourth Amendment Search Doctrine Chapter 5: The Contingent Common Law of Searches and Arrests PART II: THE FOURTEENTH AMENDMENT: ORIGINAL UNDERSTANDINGS Chapter 6: The Historical Backdrop of the Fourteenth Amendment Chapter 7: Does the Fourteenth Amendment Incorporate the Fourth? Chapter 8: Applying Constitutional Search-and-Seizure Constraints to the States Through the Fourteenth Amendment PART III: ORIGINAL UNDERSTANDINGS AND MODERN POLICING Chapter 9: The Principles of Nondiscrimination, Legality, and Nondelegation. Chapter 10: Rethinking Constitutional Constraints on Searches and Seizures Chapter 11: Original Understandings and Four Problems of Modern Policing Bibliography

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Book SynopsisThe Fourth Amendment forbids ‘unreasonable searches and seizures’ and is the source of most constitutional constraints on policing. In this book, Michael J.Z. Mannheimer calls for a reimagination of what modern policing could look like based on the original understandings of the Fourth and Fourteenth Amendments.Trade Review“A new theory of the Fourth Amendment is born. Michael Mannheimer’s bracingly original understanding of the Fourth Amendment posits that the Framers saw it as necessarily tied to state law. He argues that courts should continue this interpretation. His defense of these propositions is utterly convincing.”—George Thomas, Rutgers Law School“This book provides an historical, ‘originalist’ grounding for the view that the Fourth Amendment, together with the Fourteenth Amendment, requires that police searches and seizures in every state be authorized by law and be applied even-handedly, but that otherwise state law, not federal constitutional law, should govern police investigations. No other author has as masterfully tied together the federalist underpinnings of the Fourth Amendment, the anti-discrimination aspects of the Fourteenth Amendment, and modern scholarship about the role democracy should play in regulating the police. This book will provoke not only new scholarship but innovative legal arguments in an era when the Supreme Court is increasingly interested in originalist interpretations.”—Christopher Slobogin, Milton Underwood Professor of Law, Vanderbilt UniversityTable of Contents Acknowledgments Introduction: The Upside-Down Fourth Amendment PART I: THE FOURTH AMENDMENT: ORIGINAL UNDERSTANDINGS Chapter 1: Two Models of the Fourth Amendment Chapter 2: The Local-Control Model of the Fourth Amendment Chapter 3: The Anti-Federalists and the Fourth Amendment Chapter 4: Original Understandings and Fourth Amendment Search Doctrine Chapter 5: The Contingent Common Law of Searches and Arrests PART II: THE FOURTEENTH AMENDMENT: ORIGINAL UNDERSTANDINGS Chapter 6: The Historical Backdrop of the Fourteenth Amendment Chapter 7: Does the Fourteenth Amendment Incorporate the Fourth? Chapter 8: Applying Constitutional Search-and-Seizure Constraints to the States Through the Fourteenth Amendment PART III: ORIGINAL UNDERSTANDINGS AND MODERN POLICING Chapter 9: The Principles of Nondiscrimination, Legality, and Nondelegation. Chapter 10: Rethinking Constitutional Constraints on Searches and Seizures Chapter 11: Original Understandings and Four Problems of Modern Policing Bibliography

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Book SynopsisIn the US, the exercise of police authority - and the public's trust that police authority is used properly - is a recurring concern. In this book, the authors argue that the procedural justice model of reform is a mirage.Trade Review"Mirage of Police Reform, by Worden and McLean, is a fresh and timely look at procedural justice, police legitimacy, and community trust... in a very significant way, [it moves] the discussion forward on police and community expectations in still volatile times." * International Criminal Justice Review *"A vital addition to the literature." * Contemporary Sociology *"This research is an exemplary demonstration of not only the power of what Morris Janowitz called the “engineering model” of social science research . . . but also of its limitations. Worden and McLean’s findings, some of them surprising, indicate why the procedural justice reform cannot make much difference." * American Journal of Sociology *Table of ContentsList of Figures and Tables Acknowledgments 1. The Procedural Justice Model as Reform 2. Police Departments as Institutionalized Organizations 3. Police Legitimacy 4. Procedural Justice in Citizens’ Subjective Experiences 5. Citizens’ Dissatisfaction in Their Own Words 6. Procedural Justice in Police Action 7. Citizens’ Subjective Experience and Police Action 8. Procedural Justice and Management Accountability 9. Procedural Justice and Street-Level Sensemaking 10. Reflections on Police Reform Methodological Appendix Notes References Index

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Book SynopsisWest Virginia: A church congregation vanishes in mysterious circumstances, only to be found dead some miles away. The evidence on the ground appears to indicate a ritual killing and the work of demonic forces.Enter Jessica Blackwood, the FBI''s specialist in all things unusual. A former illusionist, Jessica''s talent and experience enable her to see what others cannot, as she proved in the infamous ''Warlock'' case. Maybe now, once again, the devil will be in the details.Following the trail from West Virginia to Mexico and Miami, Jessica uncovers a deadly conspiracy that might lead all the way to the Vatican itself. Only with her unique understanding of the powers of deception can they hope to stop a ruthless killer from exacting a revenge that''s been thirty years in the planning . . .

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Book Synopsis''How did a kid from the country who dreamed of joining the Victoria Police, end up on the wrong side of the bars? There are a lot of reasons, and I hope this story will help clarify some of them, not only for you, the reader, but for me too, because a lot of the time I am left shaking my head, wondering how things went so wrong.''Paul Dale knows he is tainted. After almost fifteen years as a cop, working in Homicide and rising to the rank of Detective Sergeant in the Victorian Drug Squad, he saw the worst of what people can do. But when he was accused and jailed firstly for drug offences and then for murder, Dale realised the murky world he was navigating was going to take him under too.Dale dealt with crims like Carl Williams, Terry Hodson and Tommy Ivanovic on the Melbourne streets. But when a burglary ended in Hodson''s arrest, Dale''s life started to unravel. He turned to Nicola Gobbo, a lawyer and friend he thought could help: the lawyer who became knownTrade ReviewPaul Dale's rise and fall within the police force he aspired to serve is more than a cop story. It is a dynamic exposition of the interactions between law enforcement, the legal profession, and organised crime. * NATIONAL [PRINT] Law Society Journal AUDIENCE: 27,698 ASR: AUD 3,034 *

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Book SynopsisPolice Administration, 11th Edition, is a best-selling textbook that examines police administration from multiple perspectives: a systems perspective (emphasizing the interrelatedness among units and organizations); a traditional, structural perspective (administrative principles, management functions, and the importance of written guidelines); a human behavioral perspective (the human element in organizations); and a strategic management perspective (communications and information systems, performance evaluation, strategies and tactics, and prevailing and promising approaches to increasing effectiveness of police agencies). Management functions and organizational principles are defined and explained while providing an emphasis on evidence-based policing, diversity principles, and developing police agencies as learning organizations. A concluding chapter covers contemporary themes such as community engagement and collaboration, important issues such as polTable of ContentsPART I—Basic ConsiderationsChapter 1—Introduction to Police Administration Chapter 2—The Nature of Police Work Chapter 3—Police Goals and Systems Chapter 4—Police Organizational Tasks PART II—The Traditional PerspectiveChapter 5—Principles and Policies in the Police Organization Chapter 6—Functions of Police Management Chapter 7—The Police Executive PART III—The Human PerspectiveChapter 8—Individuals and Groups in the Police OrganizationChapter 9—Developing the Police Organization Chapter 10—Leadership in the Police Organization PART IV—The Strategic Management PerspectiveChapter 11—Information in the Police Organization Chapter 12—Evaluating Police Performance Chapter 13—Police Strategies and Tactics Chapter 14—Police and Homeland Security Chapter 15—Contemporary Issues in Police Administration CASE STUDIES

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Book SynopsisFirst published in 1973, Wrongful Imprisonment aims to combine the human interest of individual cases of wrongful imprisonment with a general analysis of how and why they occur. It deals in detail with the English system, but also provides comparisons with Scotland, France, and the United States. The authors spent three years collecting material from newspaper reports, trial transcripts, books, lawyers, the Home Office and most important interviews with the persons concerned. As a result, they have been able to analyse objectively the existing system of justice; they have isolated and identified the areas in which the system is at fault, and the successive hazards which may confront the innocent man suspected of a criminal offence; they have also revealed the many obstacles which have to be overcome by the wrongfully imprisoned man seeking to establish his innocence and regain his liberty. This topical and convincingly argued book should appeal not only to students of law aTable of ContentsForeword Preface Acknowledgements 1. Wrongful Imprisonment? 2. Identification Evidence 3. Confessions and Statements 4. Trial Proceedings 5. Witnesses Credible and Incredible 6. How They Got Off 7. Consequences 8. The French System 9. The American Experience 10. Scales of Injustice Epilogue Appendix Reference Notes Index

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Book SynopsisThe Law Officer's Pocket Manual is a handy, pocket-sized, spiral-bound manual that highlights basic legal rules for quick reference and offers examples showing how those rules are applied. The manual provides concise guidance based on U.S. Supreme Court rulings on constitutional law issues and other legal developments, covering arrest, search, surveillance, and other routine as well as sensitive areas of law enforcement. It includes more than 100 examples drawn from leading cases to provide guidance on how to act in a wide variety of situations. The 2023 edition is completely updated to reflect recent court decisions. This book helps you keep track of everything in a readable and easy-to-carry format. Routledge offers tiered discounts on bulk orders of 5 or more copies: For more information, please visit: https://www.routledge.com/collections/16268Table of ContentsI. PURPOSE AND USE OF THIS MANUAL 1:1 II. THE POLICE-CITIZEN ENCOUNTER 2:1 A. Police Activities That Require No Evidence of Wrongdoing 2:2 1. Routine Patrol 2:2 2. The Consensual Encounter 2:2 3. Community Caretaking Activities 2:4 4. Roadblock or Checkpoint Vehicle Stops 2:4 5. Canine Sniffs 2:7 B. Investigative Detention 2:8 1. What You Need to Make an Investigative Detention — Reasonable Suspicion 2:8 a. Personal Observation and Information Known to Other Officers 2:9 b. Tips from Informers 2:10 c. Pretext Stops 2:11 2. Conduct During Detention 2:11 a. The Terry Stop 2:12 b. The Terry Frisk 2:15 c. Plain Touch Seizures 2:16 d. Additional Officer Security Measures 2:18 3. Detention During Execution of a Warrant 2:19 4. Motor Vehicle Stops 2:21 a. Occupants of Vehicles 2:21 b. Duration of Motor Vehicle Stop 2:22 c. Luggage in Vehicles 2:23 5. Pursuit 2:24 6. High Speed Chases 2:25 III. IDENTIFICATIONS 3:1 A. In-Person Identifications 3:1 1. Right to Have Counsel Present 3:1 2. On-the-Scene Showups 3:2 3. Immediate Identification Demanded by a Suspect 3:3 4. Identification by Witness Without Police Participation 3:3 B. Photograph Identification 3:3 IV. ARREST 4:1 A. When an Arrest Takes Place 4:1 B. What You Need to Arrest—Probable Cause 4:2 1. Official Reports 4:4 2. Crime Victims or Witnesses 4:5 3. Reports From “Good Citizen” Informers 4:6 4. Anonymous, Paid, or Habitual Government Informers 4:6 5. Automobiles 4:9 6. Canine Sniffs 4:9 7. Defendant’s Reputation or Past Record 4:10 C. Misdemeanor Arrests 4:10 D. Use of Force to Make an Arrest 4:10 E. When You Should Get an Arrest Warrant 4:11 F. When You Don’t Need an Arrest Warrant 4:14 G. Constitutional Requirements of an Arrest Warrant 4:15 H. Requirements for Execution of an Arrest Warrant 4:17 I. Foreign Nationals 4:20 V. SEARCH INCIDENT TO ARREST 5:1 A. Automobile Searches 5:2 B. Time and Place 5:5 C. Plain View 5:7 D. “Sweep” of Premises Where Arrest Has Been Made 5:8 E. More Intrusive Searches 5:9 F. Obtaining Physical Evidence from the Body of a Suspect Under Arrest 5:10 G. Obtaining Physical Evidence from the Body of a Suspect Not Under Arrest 5:12 VI. INTERROGATION 6:1 A. When Warnings Should Be Given 6:2 1. “In Custody” 6:2 2. “Interrogation” 6:5 B. When Warnings Are Not Necessary 6:6 C. Miranda Warnings 6:10 D. When to Repeat the Warnings 6:12 E. Interrogating Juveniles 6:13 F. The Suspect’s Answer 6:13 G. Questioning 6:22 H. Belated Warnings 6:24 I. Exceptions to Miranda’s Exclusionary Rule 6:25 J. Dealing with a Formally Charged Suspect 6:26 VII. SEARCH AND SEIZURE 7:1 A. Search Without a Warrant 7:3 1. Search Incident to Arrest 7:3 2. Automobile Searches 7:4 3. Emergencies and Exigent Circumstances 7:7 4. Hot Pursuit 7:9 5. Consent 7:10 6. Administrative Searches 7:16 7. Probation and Parole Searches 7:16 B. “Searches” That Aren’t Really Searches 7:17 1. Abandoned Property 7:17 2. Open Fields 7:18 3. Aerial Surveillance 7:19 4. Public Places, “Open View” 7:20 5. “Plain View” 7:20 6. “Plain Touch” 7:21 7. Private Searches 7:22 8. Chemical Field Tests and Blood Alcohol Tests 7:23 9. Canine Sniffs 7:24 C. Search with Warrant 7:24 1. Probable Cause 7:24 2. Constitutional Requirements for Search Warrants 7:25 a. Particularity of Description 7:26 b. Anticipatory Search Warrants 7:27 c. Computers and Other Special Cases 7:28 d. Prompt Execution of Warrant 7:29 e. Unannounced Execution of Warrant 7:29 f. Damaging Property 7:30 g. Items Not Mentioned in Warrant 7:31 h. Mistake 7:31 3. Oral Applications for Search Warrants 7:32 4. Media Presence 7:34 D. Automobile Inventories 7:34 E. Inventories of Arrestees 7:35 F. Administrative Search Warrants 7:36 G. Computers and Other Electronic Devices 7:38 1. Warrantless Searches and Seizures 7:39 2. Getting a Warrant 7:41 3. Seizing Electronic Devices 7:41 4. Searching Electronic Devices 7:42 H. The Exclusionary Rule 7:43 VIII. SURVEILLANCE AND PRESERVATION OF EVIDENCE 8:1 Part I. Surveillance 8:1 A. Police Surveillance Without Electronic Devices 8:1 B. Electronic Surveillance of Communications 8:4 C. Electronic Devices That Do Not Intercept Communications 8:6 1. Pen Registers 8:6 2. Tracking Devices 8:6 3. Heat-Sensing Devices 8:8 Part II. Preservation of Evidence 8:8 IX. ENTRAPMENT 9:1 X. DISABLED PERSONS 10:1 A. Assessing the Condition of Persons Who Are Not Fully Conscious or Able to Communicate 10:1 B. Arresting Persons with Disabilities 10:2 C. Communicating with Disabled Persons 10:3 XI. CASE REFERENCES 11:1

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Book SynopsisPolice citizen encounters do not occur in a vacuum. Police systems globally have similarities and/or differences which remain largely understudied and therefore underexplained. Comparative policing is a new frontier for policing research as it aims at integrating the institutional and/or macro determinants of police strategy and provides important insights into the context in which such strategies emerge. This volume shows how lessons and insights emerge from a comparative approach to policing research in various regions of the world. It demonstrates the explanatory power of cross-national studies, with a particular focus on politics, policies, and for what concerns the nature of police work and the legitimacy of policing.The book presents comparative studies from different geographical locations such as Latin and Central America, Africa, India, and Europe, and offers insights on: Police worker politics in India and Brazil Police, non-state security actors,Table of ContentsForeword Preface—Why study policing comparatively? Introduction—Cross-national research: A new frontier for police studies 1. Police worker politics in India, Brazil, and beyond 2. Police, non-state actors, and political legitimacy in Central America 3. Trust in the police and the militarization of law enforcement in Latin America 4. Institutions, political attitudes or personal values? A multilevel investigation into the origins of police legitimacy in Europe 5. How national contexts matter: A Study of police-adolescent encounters in France and Germany 6. Legitimacy and cooperation with the police: Examining empirical relationships using data from Africa 7. The inevitable fallibility of policing

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Book SynopsisIn evidence-based policing (EBP), evidence is a key element for determining police practices and programs. This volume provides academic and practitioner perspectives on evidence-based policing and summarizes what is known in this area. Chapters address specific impediments to EBP both regarding implementation and addressing what its end goals are.Table of Contents1. The Future of Evidence-Based Policing: Introduction David Weisburd, Tal Jonathan-Zamir, Gali Perry, and Badi Hasisi; Part I. Taking Stock of Evidence-Based Policing: 2. Three Tiers for Evidence-Based Policing: Targeting 'Minimalist Policing with a Risk-Adjusted Disparity Index Lawrence Sherman; 3. Re-Inventing Policing: Using Science to Transform Policing Peter Neyroud and David Weisburd; 4. A Way Ahead: Re-Envisioning the Relationship Between Evidence-Based Policing and the Police Craft James Willis and Heather Toronjo; Part II. The Evidence for Evidence-Based Policing: 5. A Review of Systematic Reviews in Policing Cody W. Telep and David Weisburd; 6. What Do We Know about Proactive Policing's Effects on Crime and Community: Drawing Conclusions from a National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine Report David Weisburd, Anthony A. Braga, and Malay Majmundar; 7. Rethinking the Role of the Community in Proactive Policing Charlotte Gill; Part III. Innovations in Tools of Evaluation and Assessment: 8. The Role of Randomized Experiments in Developing the Evidence for Evidence-Based Policing Lorraine Mazerolle, Elizabeth Eggins, Lorelei Hine, and Angela Higginson; 9. The Potential Contribution of Subjective Causality to Policing Research: The Case of the Relationship between Procedural Justice and Police Legitimacy Gali Perry, Tal Jonathan-Zamir, and James Willis; Part IV. Challenges of the Implementation of Evidence-Based Policing: 10. Practitioners' Inclination to Rely on Experience: What does this Mean for Evidence-Based Policing? Tal Jonathan-Zamir and David Weisburd; 11. Implementing Evidence-Based Policing: Findings from a Process Evaluation of the EMUN Reform in the Israel Police Yael Litmanovitz, David Weisburd, and Badi Hasisi; 12. Towards Implementing Evidence-Based Policing: Challenges in Latin America and Caribbean Laura Jaitman; 13. Evidence-Based Policing and the Law: The American Perspective Rachel Harmon; Part V. The Practitioner's Perspective: 14. The Role of the 'Super Evidence Cop' in Evidence-Based Policing: The Israeli Case Simon Perry and Michael Wolfowitz; 15. Looking Back on the Challenges to Evidence-Based Policing: A Chief's Perspective Darrel Stephens; 16. Support for Evidence-Based Policing at the National Level – More Help Than Harm? James H. Burch; 17. Conclusions: Police Science and the Future of Evidence-Based Policing David Weisburd, Tal Jonathan-Zamir, Gali Perry, and Badi Hasisi.

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Book SynopsisCrisis Negotiations: Managing Critical Incidents and Hostage Situations in Law Enforcement and Corrections, the sixth edition, is an invaluable resource for mitigating, managing, or responding to high risk negotiation incidents.This revision includes the current research on negotiating high-risk incidents in the classroom and the field. It includes an applied analysis of the value of psychopathology to high-risk perpetrators. It refines the empirical eclecticism introduced in the fourth edition to provide a conceptual basis for crisis negotiations. The authors include summary bullet points at the end of each chapter for easy reference when negotiators are in the field and a review of the literature since the last edition appeared. Their discussion of the strategic planning process involved in high-risk negotiation incidents focuses clearly on the critical questions negotiators need to ask themselves about any high-risk incident and provides a practical approach to thTable of Contents1. Crisis Management: History and Overview; 2. Crisis Management: Crisis Response Team Elements; 3. Crisis Management: Basics of Negotiation; 4. Crisis Management: Risk Assessment; 5. Crisis Management: Communication in Crisis Negotiations; 6. Crisis Management: Negotiating with Emotionally Disturbed and Mentally Ill Individuals: Recognition and Guidelines; 7. Crisis Management: Negotiating with Depressed and Suicidal Persons; 8. Crisis Management: Negotiating with Special Populations; 9. Crisis Management: Hostage Dynamics; 10. Crisis Management: Managing Stress and Trauma; 11. Crisis Management: Special Topics in Negotiations

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Book SynopsisWhat is intelligence-led policing? Who came up with the idea? Where did it come from? How does it relate to other policing paradigms? What distinguishes an intelligence-led approach to crime reduction? How is it designed to have an impact on crime? Does it prevent crime? These are just a few of the questions that this book seeks to answer.This revised and updated second edition includes new case studies and viewpoints, a revised crime funnel based on new data, and a new chapter examining the expanding role of technology and big data in intelligence-led policing. Most importantly, the author builds upon an updated definition of intelligence-led policing as it has evolved into a framework capable of encompassing more operational police activity than simply organized crime and recidivist offenders.Topics covered in this book include:â The origins and aims of intelligence-led policingâ A comparison of intelligence-led policing with other conceptual models of Trade Review"Jerry Ratcliffe has updated and reinvigorated his comprehensive analysis of ’intelligence-led policing’ – a primary innovation in contemporary policing. Ratcliffe is a thoroughly accessible writer and this new edition will be core reading for policing scholars, students and practitioners around the world."Professor Karen Bullock, University of Surrey, UK"Jerry Ratcliffe has captured the cutting edge evolution of Intelligence-Led Policing demonstrating its analytic and quantitative applications to an operational environment. The book is a comprehensive resource on ILP for decision-makers and researchers alike."Professor David L. Carter, Michigan State University, USA"This updated edition of ILP builds on Jerry Ratcliffe’s original work – which has informed a generation of police leaders, operational practitioners and students. This latest version revisits what ILP ‘is’, and includes a range of new material, including important observations around technology, smarter policing and future opportunities. This outstanding book sets the benchmark for all those with an interest in understanding how ILP really works."R. Mark Evans OBE, Deputy Chief Executive: Strategy, New Zealand Police and Visiting Professor, University College London, UK"This new edition of Intelligence-Led Policing is a welcome update that is not only academically thorough and well researched, but is also written for the practitioner. It is full of practical insights for modern policing practice and should be essential reading for today’s thinking police officer."Renée J. Mitchell J.D., Sergeant, Sacramento Police Department, USA"Ratcliffe’s book is a must read for police and policing scholars around the world. This new, second edition carefully unpacks the key principles of intelligence-led policing, considers the digital explosion and rapid changes in high speed data mining techniques, and makes the case why police across the globe need to adopt intelligence-led policing as an organizational process approach to crime reduction, disruption and prevention. Bringing together the rigor of science and policing craft insights, Ratcliffe’s book Intelligence-Led Policing offers a genuine pathway for effectively managing risky people and places and dealing with both routine and complex, transnational crime problems in a rapidly changing world."Lorraine Mazerolle, Professor of Criminology, University of Queensland, Australia"This important and clearly written book will be essential reading for police officers and police researchers across the globe. Professor Ratcliffe writes with the benefit of experience as a police officer, close familiarity with intelligence-led policing in many different jurisdictions, and a comprehensive knowledge of the relevant literature."Professor Nick Tilley, Jill Dando Institute of Crime Science, UCL, UKTable of Contents1. Introduction2. Origins of intelligence-led policing3. The magnitude of the crime challenge4. Defining intelligence-led policing 5. Police decision-making 6. Interpreting the criminal environment7. Influencing decision-makers8. Having an impact on crime9. Technology and ILP10. Evaluating intelligence-led policing 11. Challenges for the future

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Book SynopsisAn entertaining and insightful portrait of life as a policewoman in the Met from the 1950s to the 1990s.

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Book SynopsisA gritty urban crime thriller from one of the award-winning writers of THE WIRE.Like most of the trouble in Nick Stefanos'' life, it started with a drink. Lying in the darkness, drunk and immobile, Nick hears two men murder a terrified teenager. When he wakes in the morning, his memory is blurred. But the dead boy is still there, submerged in the river.The police presume it''s a gang-killing - no shortage of them in DC. But Nick isn''t sure; gangs don''t use silencers. Hit men do. Despite not having worked a PI case for a year and a half, Nick starts investigating, driven by an obsessive need for the truth. And with each clue he unearths, he''s driven further into the darkest corners of the human soul.The third novel in the Nick Stefanos series.Trade ReviewThe coolest writer in America * GQ *His books will burn into your brain like no others * WASHINGTON POST *Author of over 18 critically lauded novels...his reputation rests on a bedrock of tight, fast-paced prose, meticulous plotting, finely tuned characters and an incredible authenticity in depicting time and place...This is a writer in full control of his material and fully understanding of his strengths. Lovers of crime fiction should not miss what he has to say * IRISH EXAMINER *As aficionados of THE WIRE will attest, Pelecanos is a peerless chronicler of the black urban underclass...entertainingly rewarding * SUNDAY EXPRESS on What It Was *THE WIRE writer George Pelecanos has a way with words that only seems to be getting meaner and swankier * METRO *

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