Product Description

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 recognised 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. Each book in the four volume pack has been updated to include all recent legislation such as the Criminal Justice and Immigration Act 2008, the Serious Crime Act 2007, the Criminal Evidence (Witness Anonymity) Act 2008, new offences under the Road Safety Act 2006, the Counter-Terrorism Act 2008, and the Police (Conduct) Regulations 2008, as well as updates to the PACE Codes of Practice. 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 2010 are an essential purchase.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #4443 in Books
• Published on: 2009-08-20
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 4
• Binding: Paperback
• 1560 pages

Customer Reviews

Essential reading for any Police Officer
Having the most up to date set of Blackstones four volumes is essential for any Police Officer. All four are updated yearly, and cover the basics of Police work, particularly for those who are patrolling the streets, with as part of Safer Neighbourhood strategy or as a member of the response teams.

The books are compulsory for taking the Sgt's examinations, as the entire syllabus for the examination is included in the four volumes.

Great reference material... but not a study aid!
These books are with out doubt the definitive source of subject material for anyone beginning the lengthy ordeal of promotion in the modern UK police service, and as such cannot be easily ignored by potential candidates.

In my opinion that's where the problem lies. The publishers know that they have a virtual monopoly in this field and, in my opinion, little effort has gone into making these tomes readable, especially when you consider the "not insignificant" price tag.

I have no doubt over their accuracy and (given that the syllabus is conveniently changed every year) their inclusion of the latest updates, but who in all honesty will be able to sit down and read these from cover to cover whilst absorbing all the contents?

For my money these are a useful reference source, but certainly not an aid to study for promotion exams. There's a few alternatives available form other publishers which are far more readable and approachable if beginning a realisitc study programme... and for considerably less money in nearly every case!

In the ideal world you would have both... but then if you've got that sort of money to spend you've obviously already been promoted!!!