Autism and the Police (Paperback)

Andrew Buchan

ISBN 10: 1787752844 / ISBN 13: 9781787752849

Published by Jessica Kingsley Publishers, London, 2020

About this Item

Paperback. This is a practical guide for police officers and other first responders written by an autistic retired policeman, designed to demystify autistic behaviours and improve the treatment of autistic people caught up in the criminal justice system. Police officers and other emergency services are the first to arrive at the scene of an incident and it is vital they can recognise autistic behaviours and respond accordingly to avoid any escalation. This book lays out how to identify whether someone could be autistic and how officers can interact with them effectively and sensitively. Based on the author's many years of experience as a police officer it covers common scenarios such as stop and search, restraint and transportation, interviews and detention. For each potential encounter the book provides strategies, examples and tips to assist police in interacting safely and fairly with autistic people. In addition to police interactions, the book explains how to best respond to and assist autistic people through the Criminal Justice System and beyond. This book lays out strategies, examples and tips for police officers and other first responders interacting with members of the public who may be autistic. It helps demystify autistic behaviours and improve the treatment of autistic offenders, ensuring that police interactions with autistic people are safe, sensitive and fair. Shipping may be from our Sydney, NSW warehouse or from our UK or US warehouse, depending on stock availability.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Autism and the Police (Paperback)
• Publisher: Jessica Kingsley Publishers, London
• Publication Date: 2020
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1787752844
• ISBN 13: 9781787752849
• Binding: Paperback
• Condition: new

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Synopsis

This is a practical guide for police officers and other first responders written by an autistic retired policeman, designed to demystify autistic behaviours and improve the treatment of autistic people caught up in the criminal justice system. Police officers and other emergency services are the first to arrive at the scene of an incident and it is vital they can recognise autistic behaviours and respond accordingly to avoid any escalation.

This book lays out how to identify whether someone could be autistic and how officers can interact with them effectively and sensitively. Based on the author's many years of experience as a police officer it covers common scenarios such as stop and search, restraint and transportation, interviews and detention. For each potential encounter the book provides strategies, examples and tips to assist police in interacting safely and fairly with autistic people. In addition to police interactions, the book explains how to best respond to and assist autistic people through the Criminal Justice System and beyond.

About the Author

Andy Buchan is an ex-police officer who is also autistic. He was a custody sergeant for 10 years and has delivered training on autism to specific roles with the police force, from call handlers to firearms officers and has worked with all departments at every stage of the criminal justice system. He lives in Dorset, UK.