A critical handbook covering the full range of behavioural skills essential for effective policing practice and professional development in the twenty-first century.

The only official source for police officers of the full syllabus for the NPPF Step Two Legal Examination. Exclusively endorsed by the College of Policing, Blackstone's Police Manuals are the most effective revision guides for exam candidates.

This new edition has been completely revised and updated to reflect significant statutory and case law changes in the area of criminal law since the publication of the last edition in 2013.New to this edition:*All chapters updated and revised in light of statutory changes*Latest decisions of the Superior Courts included in each chapter, where appropriate*Updated chapters on Sexual Offences, Burglary, Non Fatal Offences Against the Person