• The first book in this area to focus on specific policing issues

• Contains a number of practical features to aid understanding, including: case studies, challenges to 'reflect on practice' and exercises

SB Includes coverage of: the idea of community, the law relating to diversity, the impact of terrorism on diversity, and developments in diversity since the Scarman report

• Supports the learning of the knowledge required by the National Occupational Standards (NOS) on diversity & the Integrated Competency Framework (ICF).

"This book will be of assistance to anyone wishing to improve their knowledge of

diversity and help in promoting a more cohesive society."

Chief Inspector Frank Gallop, Northumbria Police

"This timely book will be of relevance not only to those police officers who want to explore, in a systematic way, issues of policing divesity, but also those who simply want to enhance their working practices."

Colin Dunnighan, Director of Centre for Applied Socio-Legal Studies, University of Teeside

The authors, contributors and consultant editors involved in Blackstone's Practical Policing Series have extensive operational policing experience - ensuring a practical focus, and a detailed understanding of the latest policing issues.

Each title in the Blackstone's Practical Policing Series employs a range of practical features designed to help bring the relevant legislation to life, including:

• practical scenarios - placing complex legislation in a real life context
• best practice - demonstrating how a similar situation has been successfully handled by others
• illustrative diagrams - to aid planning and understanding
• useful checklists - enabling you to prepare and prioritise
• summary sections - providing key information at a glance

Packed with information and advice, the Blackstone's Practical Policing Series ensures you have ready access to the tools you need to take on any policing challenge.