As contemporary policing becomes ever more complex, so knowledge of
practical psychology becomes ever more important in everyday policing
encounters, situations and contexts. This book suggests how new ways of
applying psychological knowledge and research can be of benefit in a
range of policing contexts, for example, beat patrols, preventing crime
and using the self-selection policing approach to uncover serious
criminality from less serious offences. Looking forward, Jason Roach
suggests how psychological knowledge, research and policing might evolve
together, to meet the changing challenges faced by contemporary
policing. In encouraging critical thinking and practical application,
this book is essential reading for both police practitioners and
criminology, policing and psychology students.