1st Edition

Criminology and Crime Prevention

By James Dickety, Tony Blockley Copyright 2024
170 Pages
by Routledge

170 Pages
by Routledge

170 Pages
by Routledge

This book guides policing students through the areas of Criminology and crime prevention required for their course and help them apply this knowledge into their work. It uses crime prevention theory alongside current practice and evidence-based policing research that students can apply in their practice. It explores what criminology is, its helpfulness in policing, and examines key topics... Read more

Introduction: Every contact leaves a trace 

Chapter 1: Crime, victimisation and harm 

Chapter 2: Offenders and the cause of offending 

Chapter 3: Procedural justice 

Chapter 4: Policing, social control and the role of other agencies

Chapter 5: Policing and politics: accountability, police powers and their regulation 

Chapter 6: Principles in crime prevention 

Chapter 7: Policing approaches

References

Index 

Biography

James Dickety has worked in policing for over 10 years as a special constable, police constable and now as a detective within CID. He has worked on neighbourhood policing teams, response teams, operations and within investigations. His key interest is developing knowledge within the service and bridging the gap between academia and policing. James has a degree in criminology and criminal justice from Portsmouth University and a Master's in policing policy and leadership. 

Tony Blockley has served within policing for over 30 years, gaining extensive knowledge and understanding of policing organisation and practice. On retirement he had attained the rank of Chief Superintendent with the position of Head of Crime, responsible for leading 500+ multi-disciplinary staff within a complex and critical department servicing public protection, major and serious crime, serious and organised crime, terrorism, financial crime, fraud and forensic services.

As the lead for policing at the Leeds Trinity University he is responsible for co-ordinating policing higher education, including developing programmes and enhancing current provision in line with the Police Education Qualification Framework (PEQF) while also supporting the College of Policing in the development of programmes.

He combines an extensive policing career with an understanding of the national curriculum, the requirements of the academic standards and the entry routes to policing, giving him a unique perspective and the necessary credibility to support his role as Editor of Critical Publishing's new policing series.