Description
Book SynopsisThis book highlights how the practical skills of the police officer can be transferred into the realm of academic research and support them in becoming part of the evidence-based policing movement. It starts by exploring the professionalisation of the police service through higher education accreditation and the different methodologies of social research practice. Using operational comparisons and a little humour, it guides the reader through the swamp of concepts and processes, such as ethical approval, research paradigms and data gathering and analysis. It then takes them on a journey of reflection and reflexivity, challenging their own perspective on policing and working within the wider criminal justice sector and how they can make a valuable contribution to the development of policing practice.
Table of ContentsChapter 1. Introduction
Anne Eason and Kieran McCartan
Chapter 2. A Climate of Change
Jack Greig-Midlane and Michael Harris
Chapter 3. The Three R’s – reading, ‘riting and research
Iain Sirrell
Chapter 4. Research Methodologies – Research Who?
Anne Eason and Veronika Clegg
Chapter 5. Ethics and Considering the Risks of De-sensitisation
Kieran McCartan
Chapter 6. Looking in the mirror
Anne Eason
Chapter 7. Conclusion – Putting it all Together
Anne Eason
