I Pay Your Wages! A Beginners Guide to the Police Service 2014

UPDATED for 2014.

Thinking of a career in the thin blue line? Want to know what a police officer in the UK really does? It's not at all like you see on the TV, trust me - I'm a policeman.

Occasionally frightening, but always exciting, PC Surname guides you all the way from application, through training, and on to what a new police recruit really gets up to out on the streets. Cross the police line for a unique, humorous and accurate insight into front line policing in the UK, whilst learning essential police powers, procedures and policies as you go. Featuring the latest legislation and information for 2014, this book is a complete and comprehensive guide for all those keen on a police career, as well as those with an interest in the police as a whole. In this book you will find light hearted - but brutally honest - explanations about the following topics:

Why people become police officers
Personal skills required to succeed
The full application process including the application form, assessment centre and physical
Basic training. Front line policing
Police terminology and radio use
Investigation
Suspect interviewing
Police officer's Pocket Note Books
Shift work
Arresting suspects
Powers of Stop and Search
Use of force
Officer self defence and personal safety
Domestic Violence
Traffic offences
Sudden deaths
Missing people
Mental health
Anti Social Behaviour
Cyber crime
Public order policing
As well as everything else a front line police officer does come rain or shine, 365 days a year, on the streets of the United Kingdom.

Dettagli