1. Demonstrate a critical understanding of the development of local policing models within the concept of ‘policing by consent.’
2. Explain the history of public disorder in the UK and the enquiries and reviews relating to their cause and associated impacts on policing.
3. Describe police reform and be able to relate it to delivery of policing and police legitimacy.

A 2000 word academic essay from the following two choices:-

“Describe the development of community policing into neighbourhood policing within the UK. What are the current and future challenges to the delivery of neighbourhood policing?”

“To what extent is UK policing reforming to meet its current challenges?”

Completion of the essay will address learning outcomes 1-3.

Neighbourhood policing is the bedrock of the United Kingdom policing model but is always under threat due to emerging and complex demands on policing. In this module, students will examine the history of community policing and its development to current neighbourhood policing. They will evaluate the impact that the use of stop and search and other police powers and legislation can have upon police legitimacy. Case studies will be used to help students explore the relationship between the police and communities. The every changing demands on policing will be discussed to help students identify why neighbourhood policing constantly evolves.

This is an option 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 will provide students with an explanation of the history and current challenges of policing in the UK and includes references to the international perspective.

13 x 2-hour lectures introducing both the history of policing and modern-day developments and developing discussion around course material.

2 x 1-hour tutorials to support assessment.

Independent study time will be used to further knowledge and critical thinking using the module reading list and additional case study material, as well as for preparation for assessment.

Blackstone’s Handbook for Policing Students (2020)
Blackstone’s On-line Police Manuals
Brown, J. (2014) The Future of Policing Oxon: Routledge
Charman, S. (2017) Police Socialisation, Identity and Culture Palgrave Macmillan
College of Policing (2017) Definition of Neighbourhood Policing
Longstaff, A. (2015) Neighbourhood Policing: Past, Present and Future
Metropolitan Police (2012) 4 Days in August
Newburn, T. (2005) Policing: Key Readings Cullompton: Willan
National Police Chiefs Council (2016) Policing Vision 2025
Oxford Handbook of Police & Policing (2014) Oxford University Press

Lecture room equipped for PowerPoint¿and¿whiteboard.
Tutorial room to allow group discussions.¿Module Handbook and suitably resourced library.

None.