Students will use the following as an essential text
Blackstone's 'Policing manuals' Oxford press. Available via University Library website and which is updated annually by publishers.

and refer to: Herring; Criminal Law - Text, Cases and Materials, OUP, Oxford, 2010; Shorts E and de Than C., Human Rights Law in the UK, Sweet & Maxwell, 2001

Entry onto Level 4 of Policing and Criminal Investigation Award.

Adequately resourced Library, class room with provision for power point and other visual presentation, OHP and white board.
Blackboard VLE

24 x 2h interactive lectures/seminars to convey principles and facts (completed during semester 1&2). 6 x 4h group workshops to analyse case studies, produce reports and carry out presentations. Non contact independent study will be directed to reading lecture notes and the literature to support knowledge and understanding, revision for the examination including the answering of specimen questions provided for formative feedback and group meetings to discuss approach and production of the group report.

An overview of the history, structure, values, ethics and objectives of the Police Force in England and Wales and comparison with structure of other police forces. An overview of Human Rights, equality and diversity and how these concepts appertain to victims, witnesses and suspects. Analysis of police reform including those reforms impacting on structure, governance, accountability and leadership. An introduction to policing science, in particular debates on evidenced based policing and methods of data collection. Analysis of police powers such as investigation, arrest, stop and search and emergency powers. Overview of some processes including investigations and outcomes. Overview of other agencies and organisations involved in delivering policing services and those conducting criminal investigations. Analysis of case files (simulated and actual). An introduction to criminal law and the justice system, which will include the Police and Criminal Evidence Act (PACE).

1. Students will be able to demonstrate a knowledge of the police system in England and Wales and how it compares with other countries police forces. (Forensic Subject Specific 1, Knowledge and Understanding, Learning).
2. Students will be able to be aware of the criminal justice system and how it pertains to victims, suspects and witnesses. (Forensic Subject Specific 1, Knowledge and Understanding, Learning).
3. Students will be able to demonstrate a knowledge of policing powers, powers of arrest and search criteria of both property and persons. (Forensic Subject Specific 1, Knowledge and Understanding, Learning).
4. Students will be able to analyse, discuss and evaluate the significance of real and simulated case studies. (Analysis, Communication, Enquiry, Problem Solving).

Module Additional Assessment Details Students will be required to complete 2 pieces of summative assessment, which will be two examinations taken at the end of each semester. Each exam will be weighted at 50%.

Additional Assessment Details:

These assessments will take the form of:-

Multiple choice examination (1hr) at the end of semester 1 weighted at 50%

1hr at the end of semester 2 weighted at 50% and consisting of multiple choice questions and 5 long answer questions (outcomes 1-This will be the final assessment.

This is a core module that provides a broad but integrated introduction to policing. The module will be taken in semester one and semester two. It includes weekly lectures and tutorials throughout the two semesters. It will provide you with an overview of the history, structures and objectives of the police in England and Wales and how the delivery of policing services is developing in the 21st century. It will analyse human rights, equality legislation and ethics and consider how these relate to investigatory powers such as arrest and stop and search. There will be an introduction to criminal law and the criminal justice system including input on the influence of the Police and Criminal Evidence Act (1984) on police activities and procedures. The concept and application of ‘evidence-based policing’ will also be discussed.