Sheldon, Barrie
Understanding Policing and Professional Practice (The Professional Policing Curriculum in Practice)
- ISBN 13:
- 9781914171956
- author:
- Sheldon, Barrie
- format:
- Paperback / softback
- publisher:
- Critical Publishing Ltd
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2022
- Pages:
- 268
- Dimensions:
- 24.6 x 17.4 x 1.5 centimetres (0
- Genre:
- Nonfiction, Social Sciences, Criminology,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Understanding Policing and Professional Practice by Barrie Sheldon and Peter Williams provides a clear introduction to modern policing. This essential text is designed for students and trainee police officers, offering a thorough understanding of the profession's underlying principles and how it fits into the wider criminal justice system. The book explores key concepts such as policing by consent, police accountability, governance, and professional standards, encouraging critical thinking and reflection. It also examines the challenges of policing in a global, technical, and diverse world, reflecting on the need for theory to be linked with real-life operational practice. This new series text is grounded in practice and addresses the requirements of modern policing qualifications, making it an ideal resource for those looking to develop their knowledge and skills in this field.