Autism and the Police

Practical Advice for Officers and Other First Responders

Andrew Buchan

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English

Jessica Kingsley Publishers
15 February 2020

Police & security services; Self-help & personal development

This is a practical guide for police officers and other first responders written by an autistic retired policeman, designed to demystify autistic behaviours and improve the treatment of autistic people caught up in the criminal justice system. Police officers and other emergency services are the first to arrive at the scene of an incident and it is vital they can recognise autistic behaviours and respond accordingly to avoid any escalation.

This book lays out how to identify whether someone could be autistic and how officers can interact with them effectively and sensitively. Based on the author's many years of experience as a police officer it covers common scenarios such as stop and search, restraint and transportation, interviews and detention. For each potential encounter the book provides strategies, examples and tips to assist police in interacting safely and fairly with autistic people. In addition to police interactions, the book explains how to best respond to and assist autistic people through the Criminal Justice System and beyond.

By: Andrew Buchan
Imprint: Jessica Kingsley Publishers
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 214mm, Width: 138mm, Spine: 14mm
Weight: 260g
ISBN: 9781787752849
ISBN 10: 1787752844
Pages: 208
Publication Date: 15 February 2020
Audience: College/higher education , Professional and scholarly , General/trade , Primary , Undergraduate
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Andy Buchan is an ex-police officer who is also autistic. He was a custody sergeant for 10 years and has delivered training on autism to specific roles with the police force, from call handlers to firearms officers and has worked with all departments at every stage of the criminal justice system. He lives in Dorset, UK.