This edited textbook covers a range of key operational and strategic aspects of police
administration from experts who have both an academic and practitioner background. It sets out
the modern challenges and demands facing the police and then covers the theory and practice of
how to deal with such issues including the leadership skills which are required at every
level. These challenges are covered in sections on the use of force international policing
investigation of new crimes and forensic investigation counter-terrorism intelligence mental
well-being and community policing. Some of the key themes discussed include dealing with
public demand for police services diversity and partnership interoperability working locally
regionally and internationally. This book is designed at all levels of warranted officer and
speaks to undergraduate and postgraduate policing students with a range of pedagogic features
including seminar and exam questions.
