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Written and Interpersonal Communication: Methods for Law Enforcement

by Cliff Roberson

ISBN13: 9780130284945
ISBN10: 0130284947
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Written and Interpersonal Communication: Methods for Law Enforcement, now in its third edition, teaches students the methods and approaches that are crucial to successful communications. The text focuses on the key aspects of both oral and written communication, such as dealing with witnesses, interviewing suspects, writing reports, and other forms of communication that influence law enforcement operations.

Effective communication is essential for police work, in particular, leadership roles within the police organization. By improving their communication skills, students using this text prepare themselves for efficient and successful careers in law enforcement.

New for the third edition includes: Rules for Improvement sections in each chapter, a new chapter on the art of interviewing, increased coverage on making public speeches, and new sections on using the right word.

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.

Product Details

ISBN:
9780130284945
Subtitle:
Methods for Law Enforcement
Author:
Roberson, Cliff
Author:
Wallace, Harvey
Publisher:
Prentice Hall
Location:
Upper Saddle River, N.J.
Subject:
Interpersonal communication
Subject:
Communication in police administration
Subject:
Communication in law enforcement
Subject:
Law Enforcement
Copyright:
Edition Number:
2nd ed.
Edition Description:
Trade paper
Series Volume:
vol. 53
Publication Date:
20030711
Binding:
Paperback
Grade Level:
College/higher education:
Illustrations:
Yes
Pages:
208
Dimensions:
9.2 x 6.86 x 0.44 in 331 gr

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