Policing and Criminal Justice

This text provides an accessible and fully up to date introduction to criminal justice for all those undertaking degrees and foundation degrees in policing and related subjects. It provides an holistic overview of the criminal justice system, an exploration of the roles of key players within the system and examines how the police interact with these organisations. A variety of key topics are discussed in the context of criminal justice, including debates around the effectiveness of youth justice, whether victims get a fair deal, and the impact of neighbourhood policing. The book also considers the principles that underpin the 'modernisation' of the police, in particular how the police service collaborates with partner agencies and the rationale associated with the change agenda.

About the Policing Matters series

Books in the Policing Matters series have been specifically written to support students in higher education undertaking degrees or foundation degrees in policing. They provide key information and learning activities related to the core modules delivered on policing courses and are intended as a primary resource for students. All books include clear chapter objectives, case studies, practical and reflective tasks, and links to the relevant National Occupational Standards and current legislation.

Christopher Blake joined West Midlands Police in 1976 and completed his career in a training role with responsibility for managing the professional development of student officers.

He works for the University of Teesside delivering the Foundation Degree in Policing to West Mercia Constabulary student police officers.
Barrie Sheldon joined Staffordshire Police as a cadet in 1972 and completed his career with the Major Investigation Department as a Senior Investigating Officer. He has a BA Degree in law and a Post Graduate Certificate of Education.

He works for the University of Teesside delivering the Foundation Degree in Policing to West Mercia Constabulary student police officers.
Peter Williams joined Merseyside Police in 1976 and completed his career as a Response Inspector. He has a BA(Hons) in Criminal Justice, an MSc in Criminal Justice Studies and a Post-Graduate Certificate in Teaching and Learning in Higher Education. Since 2001 he has worked as an Associate Lecturer in Criminology for the Open University of Wales.

He works for the University of Teesside delivering the Foundation Degree in Policing to West Mercia Constabulary student police officers.