Police Officer's Handbook: An Introductory Guide [Paperback]

Robert S. Stering (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0763747890 | ISBN-13: 978-0763747893 | Publication Date: December 31, 2004 | Edition: 1

This book provides an overview of patrol procedures with an emphasis on dealing with the public. The unique format maximizes learning potential by offering readers interactive, scenario-based training

Product Details

• Paperback: 200 pages
• Publisher: Jones and Bartlett Publishers, Inc.; 1 edition (December 31, 2004)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0763747890
• ISBN-13: 978-0763747893
• Product Dimensions: 10.9 x 8.6 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #786,753 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Good Reading For New Or Future Cops, March 14, 2005

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Jon O'Shea - See all my reviews

This review is from: Police Officer's Handbook: An Introductory Guide (Paperback)

I am a graduate of a criminal justice program and was recently was hired by a small city department and expect to head off to the academy soon. I came across this book and decided to buy a copy to further prepare myself for the job. Given my interest in law enforcement I found it very interesting and I think it will be a good preparation for both what I will learn "hands-on" at the academy and what I will actually face as a police officer. Each chapter talks about a part of the police officer's job like responding to alarms, filing reports, and dealing with the community. A large section of the book is dedicated to traffic stops and related situations, such as searches, sobriety tests, etc., which I thought was good because it is what a lot of officers do in most parts of the country. For each topic, there are several scenarios with questions asking what you would do. Theses are probably meant for a criminal justice class with others to discuss answers with, but even on my own I thought they were fun to read and a way of envisioning what I would do the first time I face something similar. Overall, I would recommend this book to anybody who wants to be or is going to be a police officer. It offers a good look at what situations officers really face and the scenarios even give you a preview of the important decisions officers have to make every day.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars A Good Book, Only if you want the basics., March 7, 2007

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Brandon Hardy (Ramstein, Germany) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Police Officer's Handbook: An Introductory Guide (Paperback)

I Really liked this book, it explained pretty much everything there is to explain. It also includes interactive scnearios which work better if you are in a class, or a group setting. The only thing about it I wanted more of was Details, I expected it to be in depth but all it did was basiclly scratch the surface. But its still Good.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Must own Book for those to want to be a cop, February 13, 2009

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DW Rice (Western MA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Police Officer's Handbook: An Introductory Guide (Paperback)

Rob is one of the best minds in realistic police training and testing. I have attended two of this trainings. This book is a must read for all who want to become police officers and a great review for those of us who are on the job.