1. Demonstrate a critical understanding of the development of local policing models within the concept of ‘policing by consent’
ANALYSIS, ENQUIRY, KNOWLEDGE & UNDERSTANDING, LEARNING

2. Demonstrate an understanding of the history of civil unrest in the UK and the enquiries and reviews relating to their cause and associated impacts.
ANALYSIS, COMMUNICATION

3. Demonstrate an understanding of the police response to civil unrest and how police resources are deployed during civil unrest and demonstrations.
COMMUNICATION, PROBLEM SOLVING

4. Demonstrate an understanding of the legal and constitutional position of police governance and legitimacy. APPLICATION, ENQUIRY, REFLECTION

1. Essay 60 2000
2. Poster 40 1500 Final Yes


Essay – linked to learning outcomes 1,2,4. Students must choose an essay from 2 options. Submitted via Turnitin.

Poster – linked to learning outcomes 1,2,3,4. Students choose a specific element of public order policing from which to design an academic poster. Submitted via Turnitin.

This module’s focus will be on the development of knowledge concerning the key aspects of modern day policing and the associated local policing models which exist both nationally and internationally. It will address the causes of civil unrest in the UK including the political, economic and social factors relevant to the development of relevant policing strategies and tactics.

Consideration of pertinent governmental, academic and case reports will provide understanding and awareness of the requirements necessary to police society today.

54 hours of lectures and problem-solving tutorials will introduce the student to the theoretical elements of contemporary and public order policing.

246 hours of independent study should be dedicated to necessary research of background information related to the delivery of the core material, gaining greater in-depth understanding and development of applicable knowledge relevant to the module assessments.

Blackstone's Handbook for Policing Students 2017.
Blackstone’s Police and Criminal Evidence Act 1984(Online through Staffordshire University Library)
Brown, J. (2014) The Future of Policing
College of Policing Authorised Professional Practice
Crime and Disorder Act 1998.
Metropolitan Police (2012) 4 Days in August.

In addition to the above the module has an extended reading list that is updated at the beginning of the academic year and available for students via the Reading List tab on Blackboard.

Module Handbook
- Lecture room equipped with PowerPoint, OHP and whiteboard
-Tutorial rooms for small group work
- Blackboard VLE

No

This is a core module that provides a broad but integrated introduction to current policing challenges, including police reform (e.g. governance, accountability, professionalisation, involvement of private and voluntary sector) and changes to the way policing is understood and delivered (e.g. vulnerability, protest, public safety and technology). It includes weekly lectures plus one tutorial in both semesters. It will provide you with an explanation of the history and current challenges of policing in the UK and includes references to the international perspective.