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Five Foot and Fearless: A woman on the front line in New Zealand's ArmedOffenders Squad
Penguin Books Ltd 2012; Not Available'I don't think I can actually remember a time in policing when I didn't want to join the Armed Offenders Squad. My early reasons for joining probably weren't the purest, though &- I just thought they looked really cool.' Five Foot and Fearless is the inspiring story of Liz Williams, a police officer and mum of one, who desperately wanted to be part... more...
Counter-Terrorism Networks in the European Union
OUP Oxford 2012; US$ 99.99Counter-Terrorism Networks in the European Union: Maintaining Democratic Legitimacy after 9/11 presents a model of democratic legitimacy for within international counter-terrorism co-operation. Exploring the current practices of European Union (EU) counter-terrorism policing, developed after 9/11, it highlights the current significant challenges to... more...
Hidden stories of the Stephen Lawrence inquiry
The Policy Press 2013; US$ 28.95This unique book provides an insider's view of the seminal inquiry into Stephen Lawrence's murder. This accessible and engaging book includes analysis of hitherto inaccessible transcripts, and shows how the Inquiry was undermined to the point of failure to produce the desired results. more...
Blackstone's Police Operational Handbook
OUP Oxford 2013; US$ 59.99Blackstone's Police Operational Handbook: Practice and Procedure is a companion volume to the successful Blackstone's Police Operational Handbook: Law. Offering guidance on good practice in core policing areas, it draws together practical advice across a wide range of police duties. With extracts and explanations of official policy and guidance,... more...
Understanding the Modern Russian Police
CRC Press 2013; US$ 99.95Understanding the Modern Russian Police represents the culmination of ten years of research and an ongoing partnership between the Volgograd Academy of Russian Internal Affairs Ministry (VA MVD) and the Volgograd branch of the Russian Presidential Academy of National Economy and Public Administration (VAPA). The book provides a timely and comprehensive... more...
On-Scene Guide for Crisis Negotiators, Second Edition
CRC Press 2003; US$ 73.95Because of his insights and innovative instructional methods, Fred Lanceley has been described as the most knowledgeable individual in the world in the field of crisis negotiations. A bestseller in its first edition, his book offers practical advice regarding the theory, procedures, and techniques of crisis and suicide intervention and hostage negotiation.... more...
Army Biometric Applications
RAND Corporation 2001; US$ 9.95Every human possesses virtually infallible forms of identification. Known as biometrics, examples include fingerprints. The US Army has undertaken an assessment of how it can use biometrics to improve security, efficiency and convenience. This report examines the sociocultural concerns that arise. more...
Watching Police, Watching Communities
Taylor and Francis 2013; US$ 200.00From the early 80s community policing has been held up as a new commitment to the ideals of service and the rejection of coercive policing styles. The idea was to encourage a partnership between the public and police in which community needs would be met by officers on local beats. Today, Government ministers and senior police officers depict Neighbourhood... more...
Racism and Anti-racism in Football
Palgrave Macmillan 2001; US$ 40.00This book explores the key issues of racism, anti-racism and identity in British football. It relates the history of black players in the game, analyses the racism they have experienced, and evaluates the efficacy of anti-racist campaigns. The efficacy of the policing of racism is also assessed. The nationalism and xenophobia evident in much of the... more...
McGraw-Hill's Firefighter Exams
McGraw-Hill Education 2007; US$ 18.00PREPARE FOR YOUR FIREFIGHTER'S EXAM WITH A TOP EXPERT AND EDUCATOR-AND JOIN AMERICA'S BRAVEST! Chief Ronald Spadafora of the New York City Fire Department has created this test prep guide and career handbook to give you the very latest information about firefighter testing and employment. With three decades of experience in the fire service,... more...









