Practical psychology for policing

This textbook investigates how psychological research can be applied to practical policing. It explores new ways psychological knowledge can be used in broad areas of policing and uniquely demonstrates its use in specific aspects of practical policing. Encouraging critical reflection, this book is essential reading for practitioners and students.

About the author

Dr Jason Roach is Reader in Psychology, Crime and Policing, and Associate Director for the Applied Criminology Centre at the University of Huddersfield, where he conducts crime and policing related research and works with police on serious crime. He has also appeared in the media discussing crime and policing related issues, published more than twenty-five academic articles, and co-written three books.

Summary

This book is the first to explore how psychological knowledge and research can be used to enhance police performance on a range of operational tasks. Each chapter encourages critical reflection followed by suggested further reading.

Product details

• Authors: Jason Roach, Jason (University of Huddersfield) Roach
• Publisher: Bristol University Press
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 01.01.2023
• EAN: 9781447325925
• ISBN: 978-1-4473-2592-5
• No. of pages: 176
• Dimensions: 234 mm x 155 mm x 17 mm
• Weight: 232 g
• Series: Key Themes in Policing; Key Themes in Policing
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > Psychology; Non-fiction book > Psychology, esoterics, spirituality, anthroposophy > Applied psychology; Social sciences, law, business > Political science > Political science and political administration