Policing a Diverse Society - Softcover

Clements, Phil

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0199291357 ISBN 13: 9780199291359

Publisher: Oxford University Press, 2006

Synopsis

This exciting new text is a one-stop, practical resource covering all the major issues associated with policing diversity. Whilst taking due account of the theoretical perspectives on policing diversity, this text supports and encourages the development of the relevant practical skills required to respond to diversity effectively. The book's interactive, accessible style makes it suitable for student police officers working through the IPLDP, those in Higher Education studying for Foundation Degrees and other Policing degrees, as well as anyone engaged in delivering police training in diversity issues.

About this title

About the Author

Dr Phil Clements is a Senior Lecturer in Criminal Justice at the University of Portsmouth, England. He has been involved in equal opportunities and diversity training for many years and has experience of working on the issues with the British police service, and a range of government departments, including the Ministry of Defence. He has published several books on related topics, including the Equal Opportunities Guide, and the Diversity Training handbook. For his doctoral thesis he researched the education and training implications for police officers learning in the field of equal opportunities. He has presented to both national and international conferences and is currently researching in the field of police education.

Review

`This is an accurate summary of much that is being said and done in the field now, against a limited historical background. For the police officer or member of the extended police family who needs a single source of current thinking on the subject, this book is ideal.'
Jeremy Wheeler, LLB

`Diversity is a mainstream issue that affects all aspects of policing. Failure to understand the issues can have a significant impact on the confidence of individuals and communities in the Police. This book will be of assistance to anyone wishing to improve their knowledge of diversity and
help in promoting a more cohesive society.'
Chief Inspector Frank Gallop, Northumbria Police

`This timely book will be of relevance not only to those police officers who want to explore, in a systematic way, issues of policing diversity, but also those who simply want to enhance their working practices.'
Colin Dunnighan, Visiting Senior Research Fellow at Canterbury Christ Church University

About this edition

• Publisher: Oxford University Press
• Publication date: 2006
• ISBN 10: 0199291357
• ISBN 13: 9780199291359
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 240