- The only official study guide for the OSPRE Part 1 Police Promotion Examinations endorsed by the National Policing Improvements Agency
- Study with the books from which the exams are set - if it's not in the book, it won't be in the exam
- Fully updated to reflect latest case law and legislation - do not risk being out of date with your revision
- New for this year - the Crime and Security Act 2010, the Policing and Crime Act 2009; and six new chapters covering the full PACE Codes of Practice A to G
- Written by experienced law specialists and professionally reviewed by the NPIA, giving you confidence in the products
Blackstone's Police Manuals, available in four volumes, are the leading police reference texts in the UK. Written in consultation with police forces across England and Wales, the Manuals are the only study guides endorsed by the National Policing Improvement Agency for OSPRE Part 1 Promotion Examinations.
The four volumes cover all aspects of criminal law and procedure from a police officer's perspective, in line with the new OSPRE syllabus. Straightforward and accessible, the Manuals offer a logical progression through the material and are extensively cross-referenced to provide a deeper understanding and more complete perspective of police duties. For complex or commonly misunderstood areas, there are handy Keynote boxes, which point to relevant case law or provide an example of how material is used in a practical sense, helping candidates to assimilate the information better and establish the connections between legislation and police procedure. The 2012 edition has been updated to incorporate all recent legislative developments and case law, including coverage of the Equality Act 2010, the Crime and Security Act 2010, the Coroners and Justice Act 2009, and the Policing and Crime Act 2009. The 2012 edition also contains six new chapters incorporating the full PACE Codes of Practice A to G, with helpful Keynotes to guide candidates through the legislation.
Blackstone's Police Manuals continue to be the most accessible, relevant, and focussed revision materials for Promotion Examinations. Widely used by trainers as well as police officers going for promotion, their breadth and scope also make them an invaluable resource for anyone involved in police and criminal law.
Blackstone's Police Manuals are also available as an online service offering fast desktop access to the complete text of the four Manuals.
Readership: Police officers taking the sergeants and inspectors OSPRE promotion examination. Also, IPLDP student officers; qualified and serving police officers and police trainers.
