Introduction to Professional Policing: Examining the evidence base

Written by experts in policing higher education from across both academic and professional policing practice, this core textbook explores key learning for aspiring police officers, newly appointed police officers, direct entry detectives or those aspiring to work as staff or volunteers across policing.
The 2nd edition of this textbook explores in depth some of the core underpinning knowledge requirements identified as themes within the National Policing Curriculum (NPC). It is impossible in one core textbook to cover the vast array of contemporary and future requirements for knowledge identified within the evolving NPC upon which the standardised national PCER entry routes are based. However, the themes have been chosen to support aspiring or new police officers’ professional education as they commence this fascinating career and progress towards achieving both Independent Patrol Status (IPS) and then Full Occupational Competence (FOC), along with the development of those who would like to work as staff or volunteer within policing in a range of roles. Throughout the chapters, case studies, reflective questions and further reading assist an individual’s personal and professional development as a police constable, staff member, community support officer or volunteer.