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Blackstone's Police Investigators' Q&A 2026 is your essential revision aid for preparing for the National Investigators' Examination (NIE). The book contains a range of multiple-choice questions divided into four parts (General Principles, Police Powers and Procedures; Serious Crime and Other Offences; Property Offences; and Sexual Offences) which mirror Parts One to Four of the
Blackstone's Police Investigators' Manual 2026. Each question is provided with a detailed and comprehensive answer, highlighting not only the correct response, but also the reasoning behind the incorrect responses. Full cross-references to the relevant Manual paragraphs and Keynotes encourage more effective studying, while a question checklist helps you track your progress.
This book is an excellent learning aid and study resource which helps reinforce knowledge and understanding of the National Investigators' Examination syllabus. It is a must for students and their trainers preparing for the NIE exam. In addition, if you are a police promotion exam candidate looking for extra practice material, you will find this text invaluable.
List of contents
- Part 1: General Principles, Police Powers, and Procedures
- 1: Diversity, Equality, and Inclusion
- 2: Mens Rea (State of Mind)
- 3: Actus Reus (Criminal Conduct)
- 4: Instituting Criminal Proceedings
- 5: Court Procedure and Witnesses
- 6: Entry, Search, and Seizure
- 7: Detention and Treatment of Persons by Police Officers
- 8: Identification
- 9: Interviews
- 10: Release of Persons Arrested
- 11: Disclosure of Evidence
- 12: Regulation of Investigatory Powers Act 2000
- Part 2 Serious Crimes and Other Offences
- 13: Homicide
- 14: Misuse of Drugs
- 15: Firearms and Gun Crime
- 16: Terrorism and Associated Offences
- 17: Cybercrime
- 18: Racially and Religiously Aggravated Offences
- 19: Non-fatal Offences Against the Person
- 20: Hatred and Harassment Offences
- 21: Domestic Abuse
- 22: Child Protection
- 23: Offences Involving the Deprivation of Liberty
- 24: Protecting Citizens and the Community: Injunctions
- 25: Public Order Offences
- 26: Offences Involving Standards of Driving
- Part 3: Property Offences
- 27: Theft
- 28: Robbery
- 29: Blackmail
- 30: Burglary
- 31: Aggravated Burglary
- 32: Handling Stolen Goods
- 33: Fraud
- 34: Proceeds of Crime
- 35: Criminal Damage
- Part 4: Sexual Offences
- 36: Sexual Offences, Rape and Sexual Assault
- 37: Sexual Offences Against Children
- 38: Sexual Offences Against People with a Mental Disorder
- 39: Preparatory Offences
- 40: Offences Relating to Prostitution
- 41: Other Sexual Offences
About the author
Paul Connor Cert Ed (FE), PG Cert (ODE), LLB is a Police Training Consultant, teaching law since 2002. He is the author of the
Blackstone's Police Manual: Volume 1 - Crime and the Consultant Editor for the
Blackstone's Police Manuals. He is the author of
Blackstone's Police Investigators' Manual, Blackstone's Police Investigators' Workbook, and the
Blackstone's Sergeants' and Inspectors' Mock Examination Paper.
