Blackstone‎'‎s Police Operational Handbook 2017 is designed specifically to meet the reference needs of officers whilst out on patrol‎.‎ Written in a concise and accessible style‎,‎ it covers a wide range of common offences and clearly explains and interprets the relevant legislation‎.‎ Using clear and consistent presentation throughout‎,‎ each chapter offers you a definition of the offence‎,‎ the points to prove‎,‎ and a clear system of icons covering police powers and mode of trial‎.‎ At a glance‎,‎ you can access everything you need to make a quick‎,‎ informed decision in a host of everyday policing situations‎.‎ The eleventh edition of this highly regarded and successful Handbook is fully updated to include all recent legislative developments‎,‎ including‎:‎ the Modern Slavery Act 2015‎,‎ the Criminal Justice and Courts Act 2015‎,‎ the Serious Crime Act 2015‎,‎ the Deregulation Act 2015‎,‎ the Anti‎-social Behaviour‎,‎ Crime and Policing Act 2014‎,‎ and the Children and Families Act 2014‎,‎ as well with guidance from the new Victims of Crime Code of Practice 2015‎.‎ The book also changes‎.‎‎.‎‎.‎