1st Edition

Joining Forces Police Training, Socialization and Occupational Competence

By Nigel G. Fielding Copyright 1988
240 Pages
by Routledge

240 Pages
by Routledge

240 Pages
by Routledge

The police, their methods, and their relations with the community had been the focus of considerable criticism and debate in the 1980s. While there were few books available on police training, it was widely recognised that training lay at the heart of many initiatives for police reform. Originally published in 1988, this book, based on a five-year study, provides a detailed picture of the... Read more

Preface.  1. Situating the Police  2. The Socialization Process  3. The Structure and Process of Training  4. Experiencing Police Work  5. The Police Employee  6. Situating Police Competence  7. Conclusion.  Appendixes.  Bibliography.  Index.

Biography

Nigel G. Fielding