The Service Speaks
About the Book Series
In an era of intense debate surrounding policing legitimacy and calls to defund the police, The Service Speaks offers a vital voice in policing —direct insight from those on the front lines. This groundbreaking series creates an evidence base by amplifying voices within the policing profession that are too often unheard. Through candid exploration of where policing stands today, unmet requirements, pathways for professional advancement, examples of outstanding practice, and critical conversations that remain unspoken, The Service Speaks provides authentic perspectives essential to understanding and advancing modern policing. By listening intensely to those who serve, this series bridges the gap between public discourse and operational reality, offering evidence-driven insights into one of society's most scrutinized institutions.
This book series has been developed in partnership with registered police charities and all author fees and editor royalties derived from sales will be donated to charity.
Policing the Troubles and Post Conflict Northern Ireland: The Service Speaks
1st Edition
Edited
By Mark Kilgallon, Martin Wright, Gavin Boyd
October 27, 2026
This book is focused on the unique policing environment of Northern Ireland and is especially directed towards that period of time from the late 1960s to 1998, often referred to as The ‘Troubles’, when the police faced an unprecedented and lethal threat from both addressing and being victims of ...
Leadership Behaviours for Effective Policing: The Service Speaks
1st Edition
Edited
By Mark Kilgallon, Martin Wright
April 10, 2024
An essential handbook of policing leadership behavioural skills for both professional police officers and policing students aspiring to join the force. The behaviours examined are of relevance to all ranks and roles, from a newly appointed police constable to an executive officer. Behavioural soft ...
Behavioural Skills for Effective Policing: The Service Speaks
1st Edition
Edited
By Mark Kilgallon, Martin Wright
February 14, 2022
Behavioural skills are essential to effective policing practice and professional development, and are also embedded within the policing competency frameworks. As the police service looks to further redefine its role in the twenty-first century, this critical handbook covers the full range of these ...