Policing and Technology: 1542 (Policing Matters Series) - Softcover

Barrie Sheldon; Paul Wright

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1844455920 ISBN 13: 9781844455928

Publisher: Learning Matters, 2010

Synopsis

The rapid development of modern technologies is having profound implications on modern day policing. Recent innovations include the proliferation of sophisticated communication and surveillance devices, developments in road traffic and crime investigation techniques, personal safety equipment, the internet, network and computer forensics, all of which are accompanied by often complex new legislative and regulative requirements. This book ensures that policing students are fully informed, completely up to date with the changes and understand the implications and impact that changing technology brings to practice. Each chapter includes clear objectives, links to the NOS, practical and reflective tasks, case studies and helpful summaries.

About this title

Review:

An excellent book: accessible, and clearly laid out. Reflective and practical task boxes are very useful indeed. A very interactive book in this respect. --Lecturer, Canterbury Christ Church University

Written in an approachable style - reduces complex ideas to 'understandable' ideas --Lecturer, University of Glamorgan

Excellent text that links to practice, explaining how technology can assist police in key areas. A must for wannabe police officers. --Lecturer, University of Ulster

About the Author:

Barrie Sheldon joined Staffordshire Police as a cadet in September 1972 and retired in November 2004. During his time with Staffordshire Police he enjoyed various operational roles and completed his career with the Major Investigation Department as a Senior Investigating Officer. He was also involved with Police Training at Police HQ (Stafford); District Training School (Ryton on Dunsmore); and the Regional Training Centre (Birmingham). He was awarded a BA Degree in law by Wolverhampton University in 1984; and a Post Graduate Certificate of Education in 2001. Since March 2006 has worked for the University of Teesside and now delivers a foundation degree in policing to West Mercia Constabulary student police officers Paul Wright retired from the Police Service in January 2009, after initially joining Bedfordshire Police and then transferring to the City of London Police in 1987. During his time with law enforcement he was seconded to the South East Regional Crime Squad and the National Hi-Tech Crime Unit. A career detective he spent the last 10 years of his service specialising in Internet, network and computer investigations at a local, national and international level. He has also been heavily involved in Industry Liaison. In this role he has advised on the implementation of e-crime prevention and actively encouraged the flow of information between the Business Community and Law enforcement regarding Hi-Tech and e-crime.

About this edition

• Publisher: Learning Matters
• Publication date: 2010
• ISBN 10: 1844455920
• ISBN 13: 9781844455928
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 190