Blackstone's Police Operational Handbook 2024 - now available to buy!
- The only portable, succinct law reference for police officers on the beat
- Covers over 400 different offences in the areas of general patrol, crime, assaults, drugs, sexual offences, public disorder, firearms, weapons licensing, and road traffic
- Clearly lays out all the legislation you need on patrol along with points to prove, powers of arrest, mode of trial, related cases, and practical considerations
- Simple, standardised layout, with a clear system of icons to guide you through complex areas of legislation
- Offers tips on searching for drugs, conflict resolution, and human rights issues
- Useful appendices include: religious dates and events, traffic data, firearms offences relating to age, and handy contacts and web addresses
New to this Edition
- Fully updated with new law and legislation, including ss 1 to 5 of the Public Order Act 2023 and new offences of locking-on, being equipped to lock-on, and tunnelling
- Adds 25 recent cases throughout the Handbook providing informative Court judgements on the practical application and interpretation of the law.