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 sources for all who have involvement with police law and procedure. The Manuals have been written in consultation with police forces across England and Wales, and are endorsed by the National Policing Improvement Agency, for OSPRE Part 1 Promotion Examinations.

Blackstone's Police Manual Volume 1 Crime: 2009 covers all aspects of criminal law and procedure from a police officer's perspective. The 2009 edition has been updated to incorporate all recent legislative developments, including the Corporate Manslaughter & Corporate Homicide Act 2007, changes to police powers under the Mental Health Act 1983, changes to the Sexual Offences Act 2003 (with a new section of the chapter dealing with ss. 5 and 6 of the Mental Capacity Act 2005), and a discussion of the changes likely to occur from the Safeguarding Vulnerable Groups Act 2006. Relevant subjects covered include Controlled Drugs, Assault and Racially Aggravated Offences, State of Mind, Protection of Children, and Witnesses and Jurors.

The Manuals continue to be the most accessible, relevant, and focused revision materials for Promotion Examinations. They 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 2009 are an essential purchase.

Features

The only official study guide for the OSPRE Part 1 Police Promotion Examinations in England and Wales - endorsed by the National Policing Improvement Agency
Provides detailed coverage of the entire examination syllabus
Fully revised and updated for 2009 with new case law, legislation and amendments including updates to the Corporate Manslaughter & Corporate Homicide Act 2007, changes to police powers under the Mental Health Act 1983 and changes to the Sexual Offences Act 2003
Distinguished author team of police law experts with Paul Connor and Fraser Sampson as consultant editors
Written and developed for police officers by police officers - targeted directly at the needs of the police
Keynotes by the author breaks up statutory text and common law, providing clear and concise analysis of important areas
Comprehensive cross-referencing with other Blackstone's Police Manuals for ease of reference when considering subjects across other manuals
Systematic arrangement of information and materials offers exceptional clarity
Common-sense indexing and essential cross-referencing
Extensively edited for 2009 to ensure the information is more concise and targeted to the OSPRE Part 1 examinations