Beat Officer's Companion

Your essential guide to everyday policing

The Beat Officer's Companion has set the standard for UK police books for over 25 years. Designed to aid the recall and interpretation of the growing amount of legislation on which UK police officers must base their decisions, this pocket-sized book is the leading practical guide for operational officers.

This edition includes:

Amendments made to the Police and Justice Act 2006

Legislation changes made under the Computer Misuse Act 1990

Amendments made to the Criminal Justice and Immigration Act 2008

New provisions made under the Serious Crime Act 2007

Changes brought into force by the Counter Terrorism Act 2008

Revisions made to policing Codes of Practice

A chronological table of legislation which lists all laws, regulations and orders referred to in the book.

The author, Gordon Wilson, is a former superintendent of Warwickshire Constabulary. Now retired from the service, he is fully employed editing, up-dating and improving the content of both The Beat Officer's Companion and The Traffic Officer's Companion.