Police Research and Evidence-based Policing

Evidence-based policing is a key part of the National Policing Curriculum, but policing students and new officers often feel daunted by the prospect of understanding research and how to use it to inform decision-making in practice. This text helps readers develop a sound understanding of evidence-based practice in policing and contextualises the research process by explaining how it supports practice within the workplace. It explores how evidence from research can be used to inform and develop critical arguments central to policing practice and signposts students to key sources of information. The Professional Policing Curriculum in Practice is a new series of books that match the requirements of the new pre-join policing qualifications and reflect modern policing, are up-to-date and relevant, and grounded in practice.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 176 pages
Publication date: 08 April 2022
Publisher: Critical Publishing Ltd

Evidence-based policing is a fundamental component of the National Policing Curriculum, yet it can be daunting for policing students and new officers to comprehend research and apply it to inform decision-making in practice. This text aims to assist readers in developing a robust understanding of evidence-based practice in policing and contextualizes the research process by explaining how it supports practice within the workplace. It seamlessly integrates academic theory with operational expertise, utilizing relevant case studies and scenarios, and identifies the primary approaches employed. It delves into how evidence from research can be utilized to inform and strengthen critical arguments essential to policing practice, while also providing students with valuable resources to further their knowledge.

The Professional Policing Curriculum in Practice is a groundbreaking series of books that align with the new pre-join policing qualifications. These texts are contemporary, relevant, and grounded in practical experience. They cater to the unique challenges faced by new students, seamlessly linking theory to real-life operational practice, while also addressing critical thinking and other academic skills required for degree-level study.

By incorporating evidence-based policing principles into the curriculum, policing students and new officers are equipped with the knowledge and skills necessary to make informed decisions based on rigorous research and evidence. This approach not only enhances their effectiveness in the field but also contributes to the overall improvement of policing practices and the communities they serve.

Weight: 325g
Dimension: 246 x 174 x 9 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781914171864