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.

This module will cover:
• The history, purpose and principles of the police service
• Structure, functions and roles within the police service
• Responsibilities of different law enforcement agencies
• Powers and procedures used in policing
• Legislation and key offences, including terrorism
• Introduction to professional standards and their importance in policing
• Concepts surrounding decision making

College of Policing Content:
Understanding the police constable role: 1.1.,1.2,1.3,1.4,1.5, 1.6, 2.1,.2.2, 2.3, 2.4, 3.1, 3.2, 3.3, 3.4, 3.5, 3.6, 3.7, 4.1, 4.2, 4.3, 5.1, 5.2, 6.1, 6.2, 6.3, 6.4
Valuing difference and inclusion: 1.1, 1.2, 1.3
Maintaining professional standards: 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.4, 1.5, 1.6, 3.1, 3.4, 3.5
Decision making and discretion: 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 2.4
Counter terrorism: 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.4, 1.5, 1.6
Response policing: 9.1, 9.2, 9.3, 9.4, 10.1, 10.2, 10.3, 10.4

The exam will be an on-line multiple-choice exam and will be held in the January exam week. You will receive your results once you have completed the on-line exam. This exam forms 50% of the module Grade. This assessment will address learning outcomes 1, 2 and 3.

The written assignment will involve students being given a situation or scenario which involves a moral, ethical or professional dilemma on which students much use their learning on the module to apply judgement and make decisions in line with the standards of professional behaviour for a police officer, providing rationale and supporting evidence for their choices. This assessment will address learning outcomes 4, 5, and 6

In Semester 1 and 2 there is a weekly two-hour lecture. There will be an additional 4 one-hour tutorials each semester which will be in smaller groups. A practical session is also offered during the module to provide students with the opportunity to apply their theoretical learning to given situations and reflect on their skills development and application of knowledge.

Lectures will be led by the lecturer and used to deliver key concepts and learning within the module content. During these sessions, there will be interactive elements such as quizzes, short discussions, students asked for their thoughts or viewpoint and opportunities to ask questions to the lecturer.

Tutorial sessions will based around student centred learning, group discussions and case study exploration to aide students learning on the module.

1. Explain the policing system of England and Wales and how it compares with other law enforcement and investigative agencies. Explain the purpose of the police service and the responsibilities of those charged with delivering a professional service.

Knowledge & Understanding
Learning

2. Outline specific legislation applicable which dealing with typical policing incidents.

Knowledge & Understanding
Learning
Problem Solving

3. Describe policing powers with reference to the relevance of human rights and the National Decision-making model.

Knowledge and understanding

4. Communicate the core principles of ethics, equality and diversity in professional policing and the necessity for maintaining professional standards

Communication
Knowledge and understanding

5. Analyse, discuss and evaluate the significance of real and simulated case studies.

Analysis
Application
Problem Solving

6. Engage in reflection on your own development and learning in relation to professional standards and the role of a police officer.

Reflection
Enquiry
Learning

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