Researching professional development

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Wood, D. and Bryant, R. 2015. Researching professional development. in: Brunger, M., Tong, S. and Martin, D. (ed.) Introduction to policing research. Taking lessons from practice. London Routledge. pp. 87-99
AuthorsWood, D. and Bryant, R.
EditorsBrunger, M., Tong, S. and Martin, D.
Abstract

This chapter focuses on research issues relating to professional development within policing. In particular, it focuses on the challenges of doing research in this area given the extent to which political factors beyond the control of the researcher weigh so heavily in relation to matters of professional development in policing.

Page range87-99
Year2015
Book titleIntroduction to policing research. Taking lessons from practice.
PublisherRoutledge
Output statusPublished
Place of publicationLondon
ISBN9780415750400
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Print30 Nov 2015
Publication process dates
Deposited12 Jan 2018
AcceptedSep 2015
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