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At a time of close scrutiny of police culture, this is a thorough and accessible study of its impacts on both practitioners and the people they serve. Tom Cockcroft's evidence-based approach contextualises our understanding of police culture in relation to both contemporary police agendas and wider social change.

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“At a time when police agencies are undergoing tremendous change in England and Wales, this readable, clear and important volume on a vital aspect of policing is most welcome.” Colin Rogers, University of South Wales
"A leading authority on the culture of police work, Tom Cockcroft introduces the reader to important debates and challenges in this accessible book. It should be recommended reading for all policing students." Andrew Millie, Edge Hill University

Table of Contents
Introduction What is Police Culture? The Disiplinary Context of Police Culture Police Culture and Operational Policing Police Culture and Leadership Police Culture and The Police Role New Contexts for Police Culture Conclusion

Police Occupational Culture

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      Publisher Bristol University Press
      Published 4 March 2020
      ISBN-13 9781447337119
      978-1447337119
      ISBN-10 1447337115
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      Police and security services

      Description

      Book Synopsis
      At a time of close scrutiny of police culture, this is a thorough and accessible study of its impacts on both practitioners and the people they serve. Tom Cockcroft's evidence-based approach contextualises our understanding of police culture in relation to both contemporary police agendas and wider social change.

      Trade Review
      “At a time when police agencies are undergoing tremendous change in England and Wales, this readable, clear and important volume on a vital aspect of policing is most welcome.” Colin Rogers, University of South Wales
      "A leading authority on the culture of police work, Tom Cockcroft introduces the reader to important debates and challenges in this accessible book. It should be recommended reading for all policing students." Andrew Millie, Edge Hill University

      Table of Contents
      Introduction What is Police Culture? The Disiplinary Context of Police Culture Police Culture and Operational Policing Police Culture and Leadership Police Culture and The Police Role New Contexts for Police Culture Conclusion

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