Supporting Policing Students : A Handbook for Lecturers, Tutors, Coaches and Mentors

A guide to help police tutors and trainers support and develop their students in the most effective way possible.

Designed to integrate best practices, research insights, and valuable learning experiences for all those supporting the training of police officers - including police lecturers within HE, tutors, trainers, mentors, and coaches. It provides comprehensive guidance on developing policing students throughout their educational journey.

Shaping the next generation of policing students requires a unique set of skills, preparing individuals for a challenging profession and using effective teaching, coaching and mentoring. This book is a one-stop resource for educators in both HEIs and forces to develop their own skills in order meet the needs of their policing students. It takes a subject specific approach to supporting policing students, relating coaching models and theories and to the policing context and offering insightful teaching tips including effective feedback strategies and guidance on addressing difficult topics such as domestic abuse and courtroom appearances. Reflective exercises and real-life policing examples will help you apply theory to practice, creating an enriching learning experience for both you and your students.