A Dictionary of Law Enforcement

Both authors of this addition to the Oxford Paperback Reference series have worked as police officers; Graham Gooch now lectures in police studies and Michael Williams is a lawyer. They bring a wealth of practical experience to the task of compiling this dictionary. The scope of the book includes forensic sciences and pathology, criminology, criminal proceedings and the administration of justice. The coverage is wide, including aspects of international law, but the focus and the detail applies to United Kingdom, or more specifically English law. Areas where the UK focus is apparent are the details of UK police and court...