Blackstone's Police Investigators' Q&A 2024

Blackstone's Police Investigators' Q&A 2024 is your essential revision aid for preparing for the National Investigators' Examination (NIE). The book contains a range of multiple-choice questions divided into four parts (General Principles, Police Powers and Procedures; Serious Crime and Other Offences; Property Offences; and Sexual Offences) which mirror Parts One to Four of the Blackstone's Police Investigators' Manual 2024. Each question is provided with a detailed and comprehensive answer, highlighting not only the correct response, but also the reasoning behind the incorrect responses. Full cross-references to the relevant Manual paragraphs and Keynotes encourage more effective studying, while a question checklist helps you track your progress.

This book is an excellent learning aid and study resource which helps reinforce knowledge and understanding of the National Investigators' Examination syllabus. It is a must for students and their trainers preparing for the NIE exam. In addition, if you are a police promotion exam candidate looking for extra practice material, you will find this text invaluable.

Paul Connor

Paul Connor Cert Ed (FE), PG Cert (ODE), LLB is a Police Training Consultant, teaching law since 2002. He is the author of the Blackstone's Police Manual: Volume 1 - Crime and the Consultant Editor for the Blackstone's Police Manuals. He is the author of Blackstone's Police Investigators' Manual, Blackstone's Police Investigators' Workbook, and the Blackstone's Sergeants' and Inspectors' Mock Examination Paper.

PART 1 General Principles, Police Powers, and Procedures
1. Diversity, Equality, and Inclusion
2. Mens Rea (State of Mind)
3. Actus Rea (Criminal Conduct)
4. Instituting Criminal Proceedings
5. Court Procedure and Witnesses
6. Entry, Search, and Seizure
7. Detention and Treatment of Persons by Police Officers
8. Identification
9. Interviews
10. Release of Person Arrested
11. Disclosure of Evidence
12. Regulation of Investigatory Powers Act 2000
PART 2 Serious Crimes and Other Offences
13. Homicide
14. Misuse of Drugs
15. Firearms and Gun Crime
16. Terrorism and Associated Offences
17. Cybercrime
18. Racially and Religiously Aggravated Offences
19. Non-Fatal Offences Against the Person
20. Hatred and Harassment Offences
21. Domestic Abuse
22. Child Protection
23. Offences Involving the Deprivation of Liberty
24. Protecting Citizens and the Community: Injunctions
25. Public Order Offences
26. Offences Involving Standards of Driving
PART 3 Property Offences
27. Theft
28. Robbery
29. Blackmail
30. Burglary
31. Aggravated Burglary
32. Handling Stolen Goods
33. Fraud
34. Proceeds of Crime
35. Criminal Damage
PART 4 Sexual Offences
36. Sexual Offences, Rape, and Sexual Assault
37. Sexual Offences Against Children
38. Sexual Offences Against People with a Mental Disorder
39. Preparatory Offences