1. Demonstrate understanding and application of the legislation and guidance underpinning information and intelligence management within the context of police work.
Knowledge and Understanding
Reflection
Application
Communication.

2. Understand the complexities associated with the identification, collection, retention and sharing of information and intelligence. This includes data protection and human rights considerations.
Learning
Problem Solving
Reflection

3. Understand the prevalence of technology, its effect on policing, together with the identification of personal and organisational risks of using technology.
Knowledge and Understanding
Application
Reflection

4. Demonstrate understanding and application of the police response to incidents involving digital devices including evidential processes.
Knowledge and Understanding
Application
Reflection

1. Problem Solving report 50% 1000
2. Reflective Diary 50% 1000 words

1. Assessment 1 is problem solving exercise that is conducted by the individual. An initial policing problem will be provided to the student and they will develop and assess the information/intelligence and problem solve within the context of relevant legislation. They will consider the importance of community intelligence and problem solving in such operations and balance this with data protection, human rights legislation and data management protocols in a digital context. This links to learning outcomes 2,3,4.

2. The reflective diary will allow the student to critically analyse how intelligence and information is gathered, managed and shared in a policing context. Students will show understanding of the topic and ability to critically consider how this is impacted on by the prevalence of technology. This assessment will address learning outcomes 1, 3 and 4.

This module introduces the learner to key concepts of information and intelligence and their importance to key areas of policing.

This module incorporates all the learning outcomes and indicative content from the College of Policing, Police Constable Degree Apprenticeship Curriculum for the following areas:
Intelligence & Information
1.1 to 8.5 inclusive.

Digital Policing:
1.1 to 7.2 Inclusive.

Appendix 1 details all the learning and indicative content covered in this module.

The below is a brief summary of what the content includes:
• National Decision Model, National Intelligence Model and National Briefing Model.
• Explaining the importance of information and intelligence to key areas of policing
• Data protection legislation and regulations will be explained as will the impact on society, individuals and the police service when data is mishandled by police.
• Understanding the prevalence of technology and devices in modern society and their effect on policing
• Providing an appropriate initial police response to a report of an incident involving digital devices

Lectures accompanied by small group tutorials plus 115 hrs of independent study and work placed learning. Non-contact time will include reading of course and associated material with a view to developing knowledge from case studies, trial reports and operational reviews suitable for use in the field of law enforcement.


This module is syndicated and can be taken at any time on a rolling basis after week 9.

Two days of the protected learning week will be delivered face to face by university lecturer(s) and police trainers.
The remaining three days will be through a variety of synchronised sessions and on-line activities.

Formative assessment will be in the form of a knowledge quiz and feedback throughout the module.

Blackboard VLE
University library and associated online learning materials.
Teaching spaces equipped with computer, projector, screen, white boards etc.
Live streaming/recording equipment/software.