Written and Interpersonal Communication: Methods for Law Enforcement / Edition 4

by Harvey Wallace, Cliff Roberson

Overview

Written and Interpersonal Communication Methods for Law Enforcement, now in its fourth edition, teaches students the methods and approaches that are crucial to successful communication. The text focuses on the key aspects of both oral and written communication, such as dealing with witnesses, interviewing suspects, writing reports, and other interactions that influence law enforcement operations. The text also concentrates on helping readers to improve their English skills through Rules for Improvement exercises.

Effective communication is essential for police work, particularly for leadership roles within a police organization. By improving their communication skills through the use of this text, students can prepare themselves for successful careers in law enforcement

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780131597198
Publisher:	Prentice Hall
Publication date:	01/24/2008
Series:	Pearson Criminal Justice Series
Edition description:	Older Edition
Pages:	208
Product dimensions:	6.90(w) x 9.20(h) x 0.50(d)

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PREFACE:

Preface

The success of the first edition has provided us with the opportunity to improve the text. As noted in the first edition, three individuals with differing backgrounds in the criminal justice system have combined their experience in writing this text. One has experience as a defense attorney, another is a former prosecutor and city attorney, and the third is a chief of police. Their varied backgrounds provide the reader with a broad-based approach to communication in the law enforcement profession.

The main purpose of this book is to improve your communication skills, both oral and written. A secondary purpose is to improve your ability to complete the reports and forms commonly used in the criminal justice system. The best way to improve communication skills is by practicing those skills correctly. Throughout this text, you will be asked to read background material, work through exercises, correct improper English, and refine your skills.

At the end of each chapter is a section entitled "Better Writing Drills." These sections review English grammar rules and give other writing improvement tips. In addition, each chapter includes a list of frequently used words to improve your spelling. In several chapters, we also include checklists regarding the various types of communication necessary for criminal justice professionals. If you follow our recommendations and the procedures contained in this text, your verbal and written communications skills should both improve.

Table of Contents

1. The Need for Effective Communication.
2. Oral Versus Written Communication.
3. The Communication Process.
4. Improving Communication.
5. Special Communications Issues.
6. Hostage Negotiations.
7. Communicating in Public.
8. Law Enforcement Records.
9. Management Information Systems.
10. Basic Reports.
11. Interviews and Interrogations.
12. Using Reports in Court.
Index.

Preface

PREFACE:

Preface

The success of the first edition has provided us with the opportunity to improve the text. As noted in the first edition, three individuals with differing backgrounds in the criminal justice system have combined their experience in writing this text. One has experience as a defense attorney, another is a former prosecutor and city attorney, and the third is a chief of police. Their varied backgrounds provide the reader with a broad-based approach to communication in the law enforcement profession.

The main purpose of this book is to improve your communication skills, both oral and written. A secondary purpose is to improve your ability to complete the reports and forms commonly used in the criminal justice system. The best way to improve communication skills is by practicing those skills correctly. Throughout this text, you will be asked to read background material, work through exercises, correct improper English, and refine your skills.

At the end of each chapter is a section entitled "Better Writing Drills." These sections review English grammar rules and give other writing improvement tips. In addition, each chapter includes a list of frequently used words to improve your spelling. In several chapters, we also include checklists regarding the various types of communication necessary for criminal justice professionals. If you follow our recommendations and the procedures contained in this text, your verbal and written communications skills should both improve.