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The Law Enforcement Handbook
No occupation in modern American society has been as picked at, pried apart, put upon, & misrepresented as police work. This well-researched book (co-written by a man with 27 years of experience as a patrol officer, detective, and police executive) documents the real nature & performance of policing. It is designed to provide the basic grounding a police officer requires to perform effectively, and provides a theoretical and practical knowledge of investigative techniques necessary for success as a patrol officer or criminal investigator. Sections include working the streets, recording information, responding to emergencies, stopping and searching vehicles, investigating traffic accidents, hazards & disasters, street psychology, interrogating suspects, handling the crime scene, forensic science, handling complex investigations, raids & searches, surveillance, computer crime, preparing for court, more.
294 pages, Paperback
First published February 28, 2009
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May 3, 2009
This is an excellent book for those who wish to move into the policing or law enfrcement world. There are four editions out with most recent being released this year 2009. Found it on the web at www.thelawenforcementhandbook.com
It's well put together with an easy reference guide including highlited tips and examples.
It's well put together with an easy reference guide including highlited tips and examples.
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