The only official study guides for the OSPRE Part 1 Police Promotion Examinations in England and Wales, endorsed by the National Policing Improvement Agency
The exam is based exclusively on the contents of the Blackstone's Police Manuals, making them an essential investment for candidates
Fully revised and updated for 2010 with new case law, legislation - including the Police (Conduct) Regulations 2008-, and updates to the Criminal Justice and Immigration Act 2008, the Police and Justice Act 2006, the Violent Crime Reduction Act 2006, the Counter-Terrorism Act 2008, and the PACE Codes of Practice
Distinguished author team of police law experts with Paul Connor and Fraser Sampson as Consultant Editors
Keynotes break up statutory text and common law, providing clear and concise analysis of important areas
Comprehensive cross-referencing with other Blackstone's Police Manuals to make revision easier
Systematic arrangement of information and materials offers exceptional clarity
Common-sense indexing and essential cross-referencing
New to this edition
The 2010 edition has been fully updated to cover the Police (Conduct) Regulations 2008, the Criminal Justice and Immigration Act 2008, the Police and Justice Act 2006, the Violent Crime Reduction Act 2006, the Counter-Terrorism Act 2008, the Police (Performance) Regulations 2008, and updates to the PACE Codes of Practice
Blackstone's Police Manuals are the leading police reference texts in the UK. In addition to being the only offical 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.
Blackstone's Police Manual Volume 4: General Police Duties 2010 covers all aspects of police duties from a police officer's perspective. It has been fully updated for 2010 to incorporate all recent legislative developments including the Police (Conduct) Regulations 2008, the Criminal Justice and Immigration Act 2008, the Police and Justice Act 2006, the Violent Crime Reduction Act 2006, the Counter-Terrorism Act 2008, , the Police (Performance) Regulations 2008, and updates to the PACE Codes of Practice.
The Manuals continue to be the most accessible, relevant, and focussed 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 2010 are an essential purchase. The other three titles in the series are: Volume 1: Crime 2010, Volume 2: Evidence and Procedure 2010, Volume 3: Road Policing 2010.
Readership: Primary: Police officers taking the sergeants and inspectors OSPRE promotion examination. Secondary: IPLDP student officers; qualified and serving police officers and police trainers.
