The Blackstone's Practical Policing Series is a collection of highly practical, up-to-date titles covering a range of essential subjects in today's policing arena. Developed from a detailed understanding of police information needs, this series seeks to explain the relevant law, practice, and procedure from a police officer's perspective. Crimes against children are some of the most serious and demanding investigations that a police force can be involved with it is an extremely specialized crime area, with its own legislation, guidance, and crucial multi-agency working. This book offers a practical operational guide to managing the investigation of child death, and sets out the protocols and procedures relating to these deaths, from sudden and unexpected deaths in infancy (SUD) to suspicious cases and homicide. Following the death of Baby Peter and the subsequent report by Lord Laming in 2009, Effective Investigation of Child Homicide and Suspicious Deaths outlines the revised statutory guidance on inter-agency working. By bringing together the key legislation, guidance, policies and procedures, along with operational options and background information, the author creates an indispensable resource for those tasked with this challenging but essential work. A reminder of the nuances of child death investigations is present in the striking but sensitive inclusion of personal accounts from the families of children who died Written in an accessible and straightforward manner, this book is a key guide for police officers and other professionals working in the challenging area of investigations into the death. The first practical guide to managing the police investigation of child death.

Sets out the protocols and procedures relating to sudden and unexpected deaths in infancy (SUD), suspicious cases, and homicide. Outlines the relevant procedures for inquests and the criminal and family courts. Includes contributions from key medical professionals framing the complex and technical within a more practical setting. Summarizes specific offences relating to child deaths, such as infanticide and familial homicide All royalties from the sale of this book will go to the national police charity Child Victims of Crime (www.cvoc.org.uk). Book jacket.