Blackstone's Police Manuals are the leading police reference texts in the UK. In addition to being the only official study guides for the police promotion examinations in England and Wales, and a recognized text for student police officers, the Manuals have quickly established themselves as the definitive reference source for all who are involved in police law and procedure. Endorsed by Centrex for OSPRER Part 1 Promotion Examinations, the Manuals have been written in consultation with police forces across England and Wales. Blackstone's Police Manual Volume 4: General Police Duties 2007 covers all aspects of General Police Duties from a police officer's perspective. The 2007 edition has been extensively revised to incorporate all recent legislative developments and a number of case decisions and changes in policy including the Serious Organized Crime and Police Act 2005 (SOCPA), the updates to the PACE Codes of Practice, the Gambling Act 2005, the Clean Neighbourhoods and Environment Act 2005, the Racial and Religious Hatred Act 2006 and the Terrorism Act 2006. Also covers the Police (Amendment) Regulations 2005 and the Police (Complaints and Misconduct) Regulations Mandatory Referrals to the IPCC and the new Neighbourhoods and Street Wardens schemes. The Manuals are widely used in the professional development of police officers in a variety of roles, making them essential reading for anyone with an interest in police and criminal law. Whether you are a serving police officer or police trainer, a practitioner, advisor or researcher, Blackstone's Police Manuals 2007 are an essential purchase. The other three titles in this series are: Volume 1: Crime 2007, Volume 2: Evidence & Procedure 2007and Volume 3: Roads Policing 2007.

Designed in an exam format, with questions to be answered in three hours, this practice paper helps candidates prepare for their NPPF Step Two Legal Examination (formerly OSPRE® Part I). Questions are presented in the Type A exam-style and answers are fully referenced to the official syllabus in Blackstone's Police Manuals 2021.

The only official books for police officers preparing for the NPPF Step Two Legal Examination containing the syllabus on which the examinations are based. Endorsed by the College of Policing, these are the most effective revision books for exam candidates.

The 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.

Blackstone's Police Operational Handbook 2013 is designed specifically to meet the reference needs of officers while out on patrol. Written in a concise and accessible style, it covers a wide range of common offences and clearly explains and interprets the relevant legislation. Using clear and consistent presentation throughout, each chapter offers you a definition of the offence, the points to prove, and a clear system of icons covering police powers and mode of trial. At a glance, you can access everything you need to make a quick, informed decision in a host of everyday policing situations. The seventh edition of this highly regarded and successful Handbook is fully updated to include all recent legislative developments and further changes to the law, including: Police Reform & Social Responsibility Act 2011, the Education Act 2011, the Crime and Security Act 2010, and the Policing and Crime Act 2009. The book also includes information on domestic violence and anti-social behaviour orders, plus further updated guidance in other areas of law from the Home Office/Ministry of Justice Circulars. Whatever your role - police patrol officer, supervisor, student police officer, PCSO or Special Constable - this is an invaluable tool for operational personnel.

Reflecting the multitude of avenues into the police force now open to future police officers, from student officers and pre-join students to Specials, Blackstone's Handbook for Policing Students 2017 ensures you have the knowledge and understanding necessary to undertake independent patrol in a professional and competent manner.

Blackstone's Police Manuals are the leading texts on police law. Endorsed by CENTREX, they are the only official reference work for police officers preparing for OSPRER Part I promotion examinations and for police probationers. They cover all aspects of police law and procedure from a police officer's perspective. The 2006 editions have been extensively revised to incorporate all legislative developments and also include a number of case decisions and changes in policy. This manual focuses on Crime and covers a wide number of topics in this area, including the Asylum and Immigration (Treatment of Claimants etc) Act 2004, the Criminal Justice Act 2003, the Children Act 2004, the Domestic Violence, Crime and Victims Act 2004, the Gangmasters Licencing Act 2004 and the Criminal Justice and Court Services Act 2000.

Blackstone's Police Manuals are the leading texts on police law. Endorsed by CENTREX, they are the only official reference work for police officers preparing for OSPRER promotion examinations and for police probationers. They cover all aspects of police law and procedure from a police officer's perspective. The 2006 editions have been extensively revised to incorporate all legislative developments and also include a number of case decisions and changes in policy. This manual focuses on Evidence and Procedure and takes into account all relevant new legislation, particularly as a result of the Criminal Justice Act 2003 and the Courts Act 2003. Includes: evidence of bad character for both defendants & witnesses, prosecution appeals against acquittals, conditional cautions, role and function of lay justices and justices clerks and the jurisdiction of magistrates' and youth courts.