Sepecialisation in adult protection in Kent Police and the role of the police in investigations

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Journal of Adult Protection, The

ISSN: 1466-8203

Online from: 1999

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Title:	Sepecialisation in adult protection in Kent Police and the role of the police in investigations
Author(s):	Nigel White, (Kent Police), Trevor Lawry, (Kent Police)
Citation:	Nigel White, Trevor Lawry, (2009) "Sepecialisation in adult protection in Kent Police and the role of the police in investigations", Journal of Adult Protection, The, Vol. 11 Iss: 1, pp.21 - 27
Keywords:	Adult protection investigations, Kent Police, Police involvement
Article type:	General review
DOI:	10.1108/14668203200900004 (Permanent URL)
Publisher:	Emerald Group Publishing Limited
Abstract:	The police are key partners in adult protection work locally and take lead responsibility for investigating alleged crimes committed against vulnerable adults in our communities. They therefore play a critical role in many serious and complex adult protection investigations. This paper describes how a large police service has organised its adult protection resources and maps out the basic processes and responsibilities involved in leading criminal investigations involving vulnerable adults. Using a case study it also identifies and examines the different demands criminal work brings at the inter-agency, agency and case levels and identifies solutions and pointers for best practice.