Joining Forces - Police Training, Socialization and Occupational Competence

While there were few books available on police training, it was widely recognised that training lay at the heart of many initiatives for police reform. Originally published in 1988, this book, based on a five-year study, provides a detailed picture of the training of police recruits in Britain at the time.

List of contents

Preface. 1. Situating the Police 2. The Socialization Process 3. The Structure and Process of Training 4. Experiencing Police Work 5. The Police Employee 6. Situating Police Competence 7. Conclusion. Appendixes. Bibliography. Index.

Summary

While there were few books available on police training, it was widely recognised that training lay at the heart of many initiatives for police reform. Originally published in 1988, this book, based on a five-year study, provides a detailed picture of the training of police recruits in Britain at the time.

Product details

• Authors: Nigel G. Fielding, Nigel G. (University of Surrey Fielding, Fielding Nigel G.
• Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd.
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 31.03.2023
• EAN: 9781032424163
• ISBN: 978-1-0-3242416-3
• No. of pages: 228
• Series: Routledge Library Editions: Police and Policing
• Subjects: Social sciences, law, business > Law > Criminal law, criminal procedural law, criminology; SOCIAL SCIENCE / Criminology, Police & security services, Crime and criminology, Crime & criminology, Police and security services