Written and Interpersonal Communication: Methods for Law Enforcement (2nd Edition) - Softcover

Wallace, Harvey; Roberson, Cliff; Steckler, Craig

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0130284947 ISBN 13: 9780130284945

Publisher: Prentice Hall College Div, 2000

Synopsis

This guide to communications in law enforcement and corrections helps users master the skills of both oral and written communication. It also focuses on the reports and forms commonly used within the criminal justice system. Chapter topics include oral versus written communication; the communication process; improving communication; special communication issues; hostage negotiations; public speaking; conducting interviews and interrogations; and using reports in court. For individuals in the criminal justice field who want to represent themselves, their specific knowledge, and their profession, in the best possible manner at all times.

About this title

From the Back Cover

Effective communications are essential for police work, in particular leadership roles within the police organization. By improving their communication skills, students using this text prepare themselves for efficient and successful careers in law enforcement.

From the Inside Flap

Preface

The success of the first edition has provided us with the opportunity to improve the text. As noted in the first edition, three individuals with differing backgrounds in the criminal justice system have combined their experience in writing this text. One has experience as a defense attorney, another is a former prosecutor and city attorney, and the third is a chief of police. Their varied backgrounds provide the reader with a broad-based approach to communication in the law enforcement profession.

The main purpose of this book is to improve your communication skills, both oral and written. A secondary purpose is to improve your ability to complete the reports and forms commonly used in the criminal justice system. The best way to improve communication skills is by practicing those skills correctly. Throughout this text, you will be asked to read background material, work through exercises, correct improper English, and refine your skills.

At the end of each chapter is a section entitled "Better Writing Drills." These sections review English grammar rules and give other writing improvement tips. In addition, each chapter includes a list of frequently used words to improve your spelling. In several chapters, we also include checklists regarding the various types of communication necessary for criminal justice professionals. If you follow our recommendations and the procedures contained in this text, your verbal and written communications skills should both improve.

Edition details

• Publisher: Prentice Hall College Div
• Publication date: 2000
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0130284947
• ISBN 13: 9780130284945
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 2
• Number of pages: 196