The Law Enforcement Handbook: Foundations, Skills, and Career Pathways, 2nd Edition
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The Law Enforcement Handbook: Foundations, Skills, and Career Pathways, 2nd Edition

Charles Lawrence, Brian Moorcroft, Howie Page, Laura Salsbury
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The Law Enforcement Handbook, 2nd Edition prepares students for a rewarding career in any facet of law enforcement. This practical resource is the perfect companion for any career-preparation course, with its focus on key competencies and skills, recruitment and hiring processes, exam and interview preparation, and much more.  

Through sample resumés, goal-planning tools, checklists, and career profiles featuring insights from professionals in various law enforcement fields, students are introduced to the full range of career options and given the tools and skills needed to achieve their goals.

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ISBN
978-1-77462-529-3
Page Count
424
Publisher
Emond Publishing
Publication Date
February 2025
Status
Available
Subjects
Career Preparation
Tags
Higher Education Policing, Security, and First Responders

  • A new chapter on the future of policing in Canada, exploring law enforcement’s evolution in response to changing societal needs, technological advancements, diversity, public trust and accountability, and other challenges 

  • Recent updates to police recruitment, standards, and testing 

  • ​Online test preparation companion featuring sample questions from common exams

  • New free student supplements for self-study, including flashcards and self-quizzes 

  • Additional “In the Field” and “Career Profile” highlight boxes 

  • Expanded coverage of professionalism, critical thinking, and communication skills 

  • Sample resumés and letters 

  • Career Goals and Skills Tracker to help students log and assess their weekly goals, networking, job searches, and self-improvement ​​

  • Teaching package including computerized test bank and PowerPoint presentations

PART I: OVERVIEW OF LAW ENFORCEMENT PROFESSIONS 
1. Law Enforcement: Organization, Operations, and Roles 
2. Private Policing and Security 
3. Other Career Paths in Law Enforcement 

PART II: KEY COMPETENCIES: KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ATTITUDES 
4. Becoming a Police Officer 
5. Analytical and Critical Thinking, Including Math 
6. Communications: Listening, Verbal, and Written Skills 
7. Introduction to Competencies and Personal Competencies 
8. Interpersonal Competencies and Leadership 
9. Physical and Mental Health  
10. The Future of Policing in Canada 

PART III: CAREER SEARCH STRATEGIES AND PREPARATION 
11. Professional Emails, Resumés, Interviews, and Portfolios 
12. Employment Strategies and Exam Preparation 

  •  PowerPoint Presentations

  •  Test Bank

For free instructor resources available to those who have selected this book for a course, please contact instructor support.

Additional free student resources are available for The Law Enforcement Handbook: Foundations, Skills and Career Pathways, 2nd Edition:

  •  Flashcards

  •  Student Self-Study Quizzes

  •  Sample Exam Questions

Chapter 1. Law Enforcement: Organization, Operations, and Roles

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