
Blackstone's Police Operational Handbook 2023 is the only book specifically designed for police officers while out on patrol. Covering a wide range of common offences, it clearly explains and interprets the relevant legislation, providing offence definitions, points to prove, and practical considerations. At a glance, you can access everything you need to make a quick, informed decision in a host of everyday policing situations. The sixteenth edition of this highly regarded and successful Handbook is fully updated to include all recent legislative developments and further changes to the law.Whatever your role - police patrol officer, supervisor, student police officer, PCSO, or Special Constable - this is an invaluable tool for operational personnel.
This handbook serves as a portable, practical legal reference designed to assist police officers in making rapid, legally sound decisions while on active patrol. Authored by Paul Ozin QC in collaboration with the Police National Legal Database (PNLD), the text synthesizes complex legislative requirements into accessible operational guidance. It provides a structured framework for identifying offence definitions and the necessary points to prove for a wide array of common criminal activities.
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Experts and practitioners recognize this text as a standard operational tool for frontline police officers and students. Readers frequently note the clarity and accessibility of the prose, which is specifically formatted for quick reference in high-pressure field environments.
Page Count:
960
Publication Date:
2023-01-01
Publisher:
Oxford University Press
ISBN-10:
0192868705
ISBN-13:
9780192868701
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