While there were few books available on police training, it was widely recognised that training lay at the heart of many initiatives for police reform. Originally published in 1988, this book, based on a five-year study, provides a detailed picture of the training of police recruits in Britain at the time.

Preface. 1. Situating the Police 2. The Socialization Process 3. The Structure and Process of Training 4. Experiencing Police Work 5. The Police Employee 6. Situating Police Competence 7. Conclusion. Appendixes. Bibliography. Index.