Previous edition issued in print: 2011.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Chapter 1 - The Emergence and Development of Professional PolicingChapter 2 - Police PowersChapter 3 - The Delivery of PolicingChapter 4 - The Governance of The Police 1964 - 2010Chapter 5 - From Police Authorities to Police and Crime CommissionersChapter 6 - The Police Service and the Criminal Justice SystemChapter 7 - The Police Service and Racial DiversityChapter 8 - Women in PolicingChapter 9 - The Changing Nature of Crime after 1945Chapter 10 - The Prevention, Investigation and Detection of CrimeChapter 11 - The Future Direction of Policing

This text combines an overview of the historical development of policing in the UK, with discussion of current debates and practice. It provides a global and comparative context, in order to shed light on contemporary issues and equips students with an in-depth understanding of the challenges and complexities of modern policing. A comprehensive introduction to policing in England and Wales, providing you with an in-depth understanding of the challenges and complexities of modern policing and an increased awareness of the history and development of the profession. This second edition covers the most pressing debates and issues associated with contemporary policing and examines a range of key topics such as methods of policing, diversity and the police, police accountability, and much more. The new edition includes: A new chapter on women in policing Expanded content on diversity issues within the police service An account of the changes to transnational policing as a result of Brexit Reflections on the use of social media by police Advice for those wanting to embark on a career in the field. Written in an introductory way that is ideal for any policing, criminology, or criminal justice student new to police studies.