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Product Description Blackstone's Police Manuals are the leading police reference texts in the UK. In addition to being the only official 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 asthe 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.Each book in the four volume pack has been updated to include all recent legislation such as the Criminal Justice and Immigration Act 2008, the Serious Crime Act 2007, the Criminal Evidence (Witness Anonymity) Act 2008, new offences under the Road Safety Act 2006, the Counter-Terrorism Act 2008, andthe Police (Conduct) Regulations 2008, as well as updates to the PACE Codes of Practice.The Manuals 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'sPolice Manuals 2010 are an essential purchase. Review Review from previous edition: "I am amazed at the amount of detail and links to case law that the author(s) have contributed." ―Stuart K Fairclough, Metropolitan Police Trainer"For my own promotion exams, the manuals proved to be an excellent resource. They are logical, authoritative and easy to understand. They are most 'thumbed' books in our station." ―Sergeant Kevin Whitehouse, West Midlands Police"The manuals are an excellent training and reference work. They are pitched at a level which is appropriate for all, from the new student officer to those studying for promotion to higher rank. I would recommend them to every officer wishing to improve or maintain their knowledge of law, police duties and procedures." ―Paul Murphy, Greater Manchester Police About the Author Paul Connor LLB is a Police Training Consultant and is a member of the ICIDP Curriculum Review Group. He has previously been involved in training activities with the ICIDP and NIE. Paul is also the consultant editor for theBlackstone's Police Manuals and author ofBlackstone's Police Investigators'Workbook,Blackstone's Police Investigators' Q&As andBlackstone's Sergeants' Mock Examination Paper. Fraser Sampson LLB, LLM, MBA is the Chief Executive of the West Yorkshire Police Authority. Formerly Head of the National Police Training Examinations and Assessment Unit and of the Police Law Unit at national law firm Walker Morris, he is also an Associate Tutor at the University of Glamorgan. Hehas written and spoken widely in the news media on current Police Law issues and is a leading authority in this area. Glenn Hutton BA, MPhil, FCIPD is a Director of Psychometric Technology Limited which designs and publishes psychological tests and provides selection and assessment services. Formerly a Superintendent in North Yorkshire Police, he also worked as Head of NPT Examinations and Assessment, Head ofTraining in North Yorkshire and as both Course Director and Director of Studies at the Police Staff College, Bramshill. Gavin McKinnon LLB, LLM, MSc, MCIPR is Chief Superintendent and Director of Corporate and Public Affairs at the National Policing Improvement Agency with responsibility for marketing and communications, legal services, corporate governance, policy, and equality and diversity. He was formerly anofficer in the RUC/PSNI, and Deputy Director of the Home Office Police Reform Unit. Simon Cooper MA, LLB is a Senior Lecturer at the University of Salford where he teaches Criminal Law and Evidence. Previously, he was a serving police officer with the Greater Manchester Police from 1976 to 1983, the m