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OverviewDesigned to provide a practical companion for trainee and established custody officers, the Blackstone's Custody Officer's Manual contains all relevant legislation together with interpretations of the areas of the Codes of Practice that are most commonly misunderstood. It offers a comprehensive treatment of all the elements of the custody officer's role, highlighting common problem areas and offering practical guidance. Professionals involved in the criminal justice system will be acutely aware of the ever-changing legislation that governs the reception, treatment and welfare of people detained at police stations. From the introduction of the Police and Criminal Evidence Act 1984, through to the Human Rights Act 1998 and more recently, the Police Reform Act 2002, and the Criminal Justice Act 2003, new Acts of Parliament have been introduced to reach a balance between protecting the rights of individuals, protecting the public from serious harm and professionalising the police service. As a result, increasing pressure is placed on custody officers, police inspectors and superintendents to reach appropriate decisions in relation to detainees. Practitioners face the threat of personal litigation and their decision-making is tested regularly in both the criminal and civil courts. This book provides advice relating to all aspects of the detainees at police stations, and interprets the significant changes made recently to the Police and Criminal Evidence Act 1984 and the accompanying Codes of Practice. It should be seen as an essential reference material for future and existing custody officers, inspectors, and superintendents. The book will also be useful to training providers and to the private industry entering the criminal justice system in this area. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Huw Smart , Neil WilliamsPublisher: Oxford University Press Imprint: Oxford University Press Dimensions: Width: 15.60cm , Height: 3.00cm , Length: 23.40cm Weight: 0.766kg ISBN: 9780199265541ISBN 10: 0199265542 Pages: 512 Publication Date: 01 November 2004 Audience: Professional and scholarly , Professional & Vocational Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: To order  Stock availability from the supplier is unknown. We will order it for you and ship this item to you once it is received by us. Table of Contents1. The Role of the Custody Officer; 2. 'Booking In' the Detainee; 3. Risk Assessing the Detainee; 4. The Detainee's Entitlements; 5. Vulnerable People and Appropriate Adults; 6. Dealing with Property and Searching; 7. Reviews and Relevant Time; 8. Warrants; 9. Extending Detention; 10. Detained Person's Welfare; 11. Identification and Samples; 12. Dealing with Legal Representatives; 13. Charging Suspects; 14. Continued Detention After Charge; 15. Bail; 16. InterviewingReviewsThe book itself is up-to-date as one would expect and covers all of the PACE aspects of a Custody Office and Review Officer's duties very fully with good explanation and case studies. Rob Jerrard book reviews Author InformationHuw Smart is currently a serving Police Inspector and qualified Police Trainer for South Wales Police, and has been a member of the police service for 22 years. He is a part-time lecturer at Glamorgan University, South Wales, and is a co-author of the Blackstone's Police Q&A series. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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