Written and Interpersonal Communications: Methods for Law Enforcement - Softcover

Wallace, Harvey; Roberson, Cliff

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0131123149 ISBN 13: 9780131123144

Publisher: Pearson, 2003

Synopsis

For freshman/sophomore-level courses in communication and report writing for law enforcement, and special topics in policing.

This guide to communications in law enforcement and corrections helps students master the skills of both oral and written communication. It also focuses on the reports and forms commonly used within the criminal justice system.

About this title

From the Back Cover

Written and Interpersonal Communication: Methods for Law Enforcement, now in its third edition, teaches students the methods and approaches that are crucial to successful communications. The text focuses on the key aspects of both oral and written communication, such as dealing with witnesses, interviewing suspects, writing reports, and other forms of communication that influence law enforcement operations.

Effective communication is essential for police work, in particular, leadership roles within the police organization. By improving their communication skills, students using this text prepare themselves for efficient and successful careers in law enforcement.

New for the third edition includes: Rules for Improvement sections in each chapter, a new chapter on the art of interviewing, increased coverage on making public speeches, and new sections on using the right word.

Edition details

• Publisher: Pearson
• Publication date: 2003
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0131123149
• ISBN 13: 9780131123144
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 3
• Number of pages: 208