Author: Gary Fraser
Pages: 128
Illustrations: 30
Cover: Paperback
Publisher: Law Matters Publishing
Publication Date: June 2007

The police service now has a series of National Occupational Standards against which new officers will be trained and assessed. This book, written by police officers, introduces the key competency areas and elementary skills required of officers. Taking a highly practical approach the book guides the reader through scenarios that typify those officers will face, addressing issues in the context of modern policing, but also considering them alongside the relevant professional competencies and occupational standards. Designed to complement the new IPLDP, this book is essential reading for those preparing to join the police or Student Officers undergoing initial training.

• Each chapter is linked directly to the new National Occupational Police Standards

• Makes the subject highly accessible by using diagrams, case studies, summaries and points for reflection

• Experienced authors are serving police officers or involved in training

• Guides the reader through a range of scenarios typically faced by officers in their first days of patrol.

• Issues are not only addressed in the context of modern policing,
  but also in terms of relevant professional competencies and occupational standards.

• This text is useful for student officers or those preparing to join the police.