Behavioural Skills for Effective Policing: The Service Speaks

Behavioural skills are essential for effective policing practice and professional development, and this critical handbook covers a range of proficiencies from building rapport to developing coaching and leadership skills. Written by distinguished serving or former senior police leaders and policing scholars, it encourages a people-centred approach to policing that balances transactional skills with a more transformational approach.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 280 pages
Publication date: 14 February 2022
Publisher: Critical Publishing Ltd

Behavioural skills are crucial for effective policing practice and professional development, as well as being integral to policing competency frameworks. In the context of the evolving role of the police service in the twenty-first century, this comprehensive handbook addresses a wide range of these proficiencies. From building rapport and applying emotional intelligence to fostering empathy and resilience among diverse populations, understanding ethics, and developing coaching and leadership skills, this book offers valuable insights and practical strategies. Each chapter is authored by distinguished serving or former senior police leaders and policing scholars, bringing together a wealth of experience and expertise. Through key case studies and examples, the authors apply this knowledge in context, providing practical guidance for serving police officers at all levels, as well as policing lecturers and students aspiring to join the profession. By promoting a people-centered approach to policing that balances the emphasis on transactional skills with a more transformational perspective, this book aims to enhance the effectiveness and professionalism of the police service.

Weight: 492g
Dimension: 175 x 246 x 21 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781914171383