Table of Contents

Policing and Psychology: An Introduction
Psychological Theories of Crime and Criminal Behaviour
Policing Attributions, Stereotypes and Prejudice
Communication, Interpersonal and Interviewing Skills
Investigative Psychology and Criminal Profiling
Victims and the Psychological Consequences of Victimisation
Stress, Burnout, Coping and Policing
Conclusion

About the Author

Dr Nicholas Blagden is a Lecturer in Forensic Psychology at Nottingham Trent University and a Chartered Psychologist. He has taught undergraduate and post-graduate courses in Psychology, Forensic Psychology, Criminology and Policing. He has been involved in training new police officers and has worked and researched within the Criminal Justice System and HM Prison Service.