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50 Facts Everyone Should Know about the Police

John Lamb editor Adam Lynes editor James Treadwell editor Craig Kelly editor Max Hart editor

Format:Paperback

Publisher:Bristol University Press

Publishing:28th Mar '25

£16.99

This title is due to be published on 28th March, and will be despatched as soon as possible.

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Have you ever wondered whether crime dramas reflect the reality of police work? Or what the future of policing could look like in the context of recent controversies?

Offering thought-provoking insights into understanding, addressing and preventing crime, this fascinating 'go to' book reveals the myths and realities of policing in the 21st century. The 50 facts take in crime prevention, the investigative process, forensics, models of policing, the limits of police powers and a range of other provocative themes. Offering a deeper and richer understanding of the profession, this book will equip you to think critically about modern perceptions of policing.

"A fascinating, readable and easily accessible introduction to some of the key contemporary issues and controversies in policing, crime control and criminal investigation." Peter Squires, University of Brighton

ISBN: 9781447370475

Dimensions: unknown

Weight: unknown

224 pages