
Blackstone's Police Operational Handbook
Edited by Fraser Sampson and Fraser Sampson
Police National Legal Database(Author)
Oxford University Press
3rd Edition
Published on 1. November 2008
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1000 pages
978-0-19-955042-5 (ISBN)
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This is a third fully updated, edition of the highly successful Blackstone's Operational Handbook. This compact and portable resource has been specifically designed to meet the reference needs of police officers while out on patrol. The book clearly explains and interprets the relevant legislation and powers of arrest, points to prove, practical considerations and related cases. Easy to access and navigate, the Handbook covers over 100 common offences in the areas of general crime, assaults, drugs, sexual offences, public disorder, licensing, and road traffic. It is written in a concise and accessible style, with a clearly structured format and handy icons to aid consultation. It covers a wide range of common offences and clearly explains and interprets the relevant legislation. At a glance you can access everything you need to make a quick, informed decision in a host of everyday policing situations.
The third edition is fully updated and revised to cover all relevant changes in legislation, including the Racial and Religious Hatred Act 2006, Road Safety Act 2006, Violent Crime Reduction Act 2006, Corporate Manslaughter and Corporate Homicide Act 2007, as well as information on the widening of PCSO's Powers and widening offences dealt with by PNDs.
The third edition is fully updated and revised to cover all relevant changes in legislation, including the Racial and Religious Hatred Act 2006, Road Safety Act 2006, Violent Crime Reduction Act 2006, Corporate Manslaughter and Corporate Homicide Act 2007, as well as information on the widening of PCSO's Powers and widening offences dealt with by PNDs.
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Edition
3rd Revised edition
Language
English
Place of publication
Oxford
United Kingdom
Target group
Professional and scholarly
Edition type
Revised edition
Dimensions
Height: 180 mm
Width: 100 mm
ISBN-13
978-0-19-955042-5 (9780199550425)
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Content
1. Introduction; 2. Assaults and Violence; 3. Crime: Dishonesty; 4. Crime: General; 5. Drugs; 6. Sexual Offences and Assaults; 7. Public Disorder/Nuisance; 8. Firearms, Fireworks, and Other Weapons; 9. Alcohol and Licensing; 10. Road Traffic; 11. General: Patrol; 12. Powers and Procedures; 13. Patrol Matters and Guidance; APPENDICES; 1. Useful Contacts; 2. Traffic Data - Vehicle Categories and Groups; 3. Firearms Offences Relating to Age; 4. Religious Dates/events