Blackstone's Police Manuals

Blackstone's Police Manuals are the leading police reference texts in the UK.

In addition to being the only official study guides for the police promotion examinations in England and Wales, and a recognised text for student police officers, the Manuals have quickly established themselves as the definitive reference sources for all who have involvement with police law and procedure.

The Manuals have been written in consultation with police forces across England and Wales, and are endorsed by the National Policing Improvement Agency for OSPRE Part 1 Promotion Examinations.

Each book in the four volume pack has been updated to include all recent legislation such as the Criminal Justice and Immigration Act 2008, the Serious Crime Act 2007, the Criminal Evidence (Witness Anonymity) Act 2008, new offences under the Road Safety Act 2006, the Counter-Terrorism Act 2008, and the Police (Conduct) Regulations 2008, as well as updates to the PACE Codes of Practice.

The Manuals are widely used in the professional development of police officers in a variety of roles making them essential reading for anyone with an interest in police and criminal law. Whether you are a serving police officer or police trainer, a practitioner, advisor, or researcher, Blackstone's Police Manuals 2010 are an essential purchase.