Blackstone's Police Manuals are the leading police reference texts in the UK. In addition to being the only official study guides for the police promotion examinations in England and Wales, and a recognised text for student police officers, the Manuals have quickly established themselves as the definitive reference sources for all who have involvement with police law and procedure. The Manuals have been written in consultation with police forces across England and Wales, and are endorsed by Centrex for OSPRE Part 1 Promotion Examinations.

Each book in the four volume pack has been revised and updated to include all recent legislative changes such as the Fraud Act 2006, Emergency Workers (Protection) Act 2006, the Safeguarding Vulnerable Groups Act 2006, the Police and Justice Act 2006 and and the Violent Crime Reduction Act 2006.

The Manuals are widely used in the professional development of police officers in a variety of roles making them essential reading for anyone with an interest in police and criminal law. Whether you are a serving police officer or police trainer, a practitioner, advisor, or researcher, Blackstone's Police Manuals 2008 are an essential purchase.

New author team for 2008 led by Paul Connor and Fraser Sampson, conducting a complete review of the manuals - making them more relevant, accessible, and targeted to the examination.