Emergency 999! Police

Seen a crime? Dial 999!

Just what happens when you dial 999? Get on the beat with the police force and find out how they respond to emergency calls, catching crooks and solving mysteries – always racing to the rescue! Peek behind the scenes to find out how 999 calls are taken in the Control Centre, and how police cars are sent to the scene of the emergency. Every second counts! Take a look at the police uniform and the equipment that officers carry and keep in their patrol cars. Learn about the different jobs that officers do – chasing fugitives, patrolling airports, examining crime scenes, working with police dogs and searching rivers for evidence. Perfect for fact-hungry readers, this colourful and dramatic book is stuffed with information and interesting tidbits, giving a thorough insight into what police officers do. Face-to-face panels look closely at the daily experiences of staff, while tips on how to respond to an emergency will teach children valuable life-saving skills.