The strong arm of the law : armed and public order policing

This is a uniquely informed account of armed policing in Britain - the author is the only civilian ever to be fully trained as a police marksman, and the Metropolitan Police have allowed him unprecendented access to hitherto confidential documentation on policy, weaponry, and tactics. The topic of armed policing has caused much concern and debate, but until now, this has been based on speculation - this book provides solid facts.