Supporting Policing Students: A Handbook for Lecturers, Tutors, Coaches and Mentors

This is an invaluable guide for those involved in supporting policing students, including lecturers, tutors, trainers, mentors and coaches. It integrates quality research and practice to help anyone in these roles provide optimal support and guidance to their policing students. Shaping the next generation of policing officers and staff comes with a unique set of challenges, so chapters cover a myriad of useful subjects related to coaching models and theories and how to apply these in a policing context. Additionally, you will find insightful teaching tips, including effective feedback strategies and guidance on addressing challenging topics like domestic abuse and courtroom appearances. Accessibly written, this book can be explored from start to finish or used as a reference guide, and includes reflective exercises and real-life policing examples to help you apply theory to practice, creating an enriching learning experience for both you and your students.

James Dickety has been involved in policing for over 10 years. He has worked in neighbourhood policing teams, response teams, operations and within investigations. He studied criminology and criminal justice at undergraduate level, and criminal justice at postgraduate level. His key interests are developing knowledge within the service and bridging the gap between academia and policing. His passion revolves around creating accessible and useful material which has an impact within policing.