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This book gives an overview of the many jobs available within the police and how to go about training for a career in the force. It includes flow-charts that simplify the training and qualification process as well as a breakdown of the personal qualities and skills needed to make a successful career. Using case studies to highlight particular job positions, the guide gives a realistic overview of life within the police force. It also offers a brief but interesting overview of the history of the British police force to help applicants gain an insight into their chosen career's background and how it has evolved into the force we know today. Real Life Guides are practical guides for practical people. Each guide looks into what it takes to train for, get into and be successful at a wide rage of hands-on careers. They provide comprehensive yet hard-hitting information about what it takes to succeed in these fields.