This is a wide-ranging module that consolidates learning in relation to the concepts and practicalities of being a Police Constable, including:

Response

Policing the Roads

Suspect and Offender Management



This module descriptor was formulated with due reference to:

The required learning outcomes and indicate content set by the College of Policing in the National Policing Curriculum.

The Knowledge, Skills and Behaviours required by the National Apprenticeship Standard for the Police Constable role.

The subject benchmark statement for policing defined by the Quality Assurance Agency (QAA) for Higher Education.

Students will complete an operational knowledge check comprising of 50 questions that assesses their knowledge and understanding of all the module learning outcomes.

Demonstrate an understanding of the roles and ‘public protection’ responsibilities as a police first responder at incidents

Knowledge and Understanding, Learning, Application

Demonstrate an understanding of the application of legislation and core operational functions associated with roads policing, including a thorough understanding of the National Roads Policing Strategy.

Knowledge and Understanding, Learning, Application

Demonstrate an understanding of the roles and responsibilities of a First Responder at major and/or critical incidents through joint operability principles with other emergency services

Knowledge and Understanding, Learning

Learning for this module will be based around students committing 40 hours of off-the-job learning this being split between 40 hours of direct contact with teaching staff and 40 hours of independent study and workplace learning.

The module will be delivered through a combination of lectures, workshops, and practical exercises. Students will be encouraged to engage in group discussions, peer review, and communication exercises. There will be regular sessions of formative assessment and academic support/tutorials will be available throughout the module. They will also have access to online resources and guidance for academic writing, data visualization, and digital communication.

Blackboard VLE

MS Teams

University library and associated online learning materials.

Live streaming/recording equipment/software.

Barnardo’s (2011) Puppet on a string (The urgent need to cut children free from sexual exploitation)

https://www.barnardos.org.uk/ctf_puppetonastring_report_final.pdf

Berelowitz et al (2012) “I thought I was the only one. The only one in the world” (Children Commissioners interim report of sexual exploitation in gangs and groups)

https://www.childrenscommissioner.gov.uk/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/I-thought-I-was-the-only-one-in-the-world.pdf

Berelowitz et al (2013) “If only someone had listened” (Children Commissioners final report of sexual exploitation in gangs and groups)

https://www.childrenscommissioner.gov.uk/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/If_only_someone_had_listened.pdf

Bryant and Bryant (2022) Blackstone’s Handbook for Policing Students: Oxford University Press: Oxford

Children’s Commissioner (2015) Protecting Children from Harm

https://www.childrenscommissioner.gov.uk/publication/protecting-children-from-harm

Chishty Mark (2015) Honour Based Abuse, Forced Marriage, Female Genital Mutilation: A Policing Strategy for England, Wales and Northern Ireland – Eradicating Honour Based Abuse, Forced Marriage, and Female Genital Mutilation Together: National Police Chief’s Council: London

http://library.college.police.uk/docs/appref/Final%20NPCC%20HBA%20strategy%202015%202018December%202015.pdf

College of Policing (2014) National Policing Hate Crime Strategy

http://library.college.police.uk/docs/college-of-policing/National-Policing-Hate-Crime-strategy.pdf

College of Policing (2014) Hate Crime Operational Guidance

http://library.college.police.uk/docs/college-of-policing/Hate-Crime-Operational-Guidance.pdf

College of Policing (2018) Authorised Professional Practice, Major Investigation and Public Protection

https://www.app.college.police.uk/app-content/major-investigation-and-public-protection/?s=

College of Policing. 2019. Authorised Professional Practice. Critical Incident Management [ONLINE] Available at: https://www.app.college.police.uk/app-content/critical-incidentmanagement/?s= . [Accessed 21 June 2019].

College of Policing. 2019. Authorised Professional Practice. Mental Health [ONLINE] Available at: https://www.app.college.police.uk/app-content/mental-health/?s= .

College of Policing. 2019. Authorised Professional Practice. National Decision Model [ONLINE] Available at: https://www.app.college.police.uk/app-content/national-decisionmodel/?s= . [Accessed 21 June 2019].

College of Policing (2014) Code of Ethics: [ONLINE]. Available at: https://www.college.police.uk/What-we-do/Ethics/Documents/Code_of_Ethics.pdf . [Accessed 21 June 2019].

Connor, P. (201808). Blackstone's Police Manuals Volume 1: Crime 2019. New York, NY: Oxford University Press, Data Protection Act 1998 (c29). [ONLINE]. London: Available at: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1998/29/contents .

Crown Prosecution Service (website) – Honour Based Violence and Forced Marriage: Guidance on identifying and flagging cases

https://www.cps.gov.uk/legal-guidance/honour-based-violence-and-forced-marriage-guidance-identifying-and-flagging-cases

Department of Health (2014) Care and Support Statutory Guidance

https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/315993/Care-Act-Guidance.pdf

Department of Health (2000) No Secrets – guidance on developing and implementing multi agency policies and procedure to protect adults from abuse

https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/194272/No_secrets__guidance_on_developing_and_implementing_multi-agency_policies_and_procedures_to_protect_vulnerable_adults_from_abuse.pdf

Government guidance on Forced Marriage

https://www.gov.uk/guidance/forced-marriage

HESTIA (2019) Underground Lives – Police response to victims of modern slavery

https://www.antislaverycommissioner.co.uk/media/1275/underground-lives-police-response-to-victims-of-modern-slavery.pdf

HM Government (2014) Modern Slavery Strategy

https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/383764/Modern_Slavery_Strategy_FINAL_DEC2015.pdf

HM Government (2016) Ending Violence against Women and Girls

https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/522166/VAWG_Strategy_FINAL_PUBLICATION_MASTER_vRB.PDF

HM Government (2016) Multi Agency statutory guidance on Female Genital Mutilation

https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/800306/6-1914-HO-Multi_Agency_Statutory_Guidance.pdf

HM Government (2018) Working together to safeguard children

https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/779401/Working_Together_to_Safeguard-Children.pdf

HM Government (2019) Ending Violence against Women and Girls 2016 – 2020 (Strategy refresh)

https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/783596/VAWG_Strategy_Refresh_Web_Accessible.pdf

HM Government.2018. Working Together to Safeguard Children, A guide to inter-agency working to safeguard and promote the welfare of children. [ONLINE]. Available at: https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_ data/file/779401/Working_Together_to_Safeguard-Children.pdf .

HMIC (2015) In harm’s way: The role of the police in keeping children safe

https://www.justiceinspectorates.gov.uk/hmicfrs/wp-content/uploads/in-harms-way.pdf

Home Office (2018) Child exploitation disruption toolkit

https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/794554/6.5120_Child_exploitation_disruption_toolkit.pdf

Home Office (2015) Controlling or Coercive Behaviour in an Intimate or Family Relationship – Statutory Guidance Framework: Home Office: London

https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/482528/Controlling_or_coercive_behaviour_-_statutory_guidance.pdf

Human Rights Act 1998 (c42). [ONLINE]. London: Available at: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1998/42/contents

Hutton, G., & Johnston, D. (201808). Blackstone's Police Manuals Volume 2: Evidence and Procedure 2019. New York, NY: Oxford University Press

Hutton, G., McKinnon, G., & Connor, P. (2022). Blackstone's Police Manuals Volume 4: General Police Duties 2019. New York, NY: Oxford University Press

Kirtley (2013) “If you shine a light you will probably find it” (Health professionals experiences of dealing with Child Sexual Expoitation)

https://www.nhs.uk/about-the-nhs-website/professionals/healthandcareprofessionals/child-sexual-exploitation/documents/shine%20a%20light.pdf

Ministry of Justice. 2015. Code of Practice for Victims of Crime: [ONLINE]. Available at: https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_ data/file/476900/code-of-practice-for-victims-of-crime.PDF .

National Crime Survey (2016) Abuse during childhood

https://www.ons.gov.uk/peoplepopulationandcommunity/crimeandjustice/articles/abuseduringchildhood/findingsfromtheyearendingmarch2016crimesurveyforenglandandwales

National Crime Survey (2018) Domestic abuse

https://www.ons.gov.uk/peoplepopulationandcommunity/crimeandjustice/articles/domesticabusefindingsfromthecrimesurveyforenglandandwales/yearendingmarch2018/pdf

National Police Chiefs Council/ACPO (2012) Guidance on safe guarding and investigating the abuse of vulnerable adults

http://library.college.police.uk/docs/acpo/vulnerable-adults-2012.pdf

National Police Chiefs Council and others (2018) National Child Sexual Abuse and Exploitation Prevention Strategy

https://www.csepoliceandprevention.org.uk/sites/default/files/Strategy%20England%20Toolkit.pdf

National Police Chiefs Council and others (2018) Boys and Young Men at risk of Sexual Exploitation

https://www.csepoliceandprevention.org.uk/sites/default/files/Boys%20and%20Young%20Men%20Toolkit.pdf

National Police Chiefs Council (2019) National Policing – Sex work and prostitution guidance

http://library.college.police.uk/docs/appref/Sex-Work-and-Prostitution-Guidance-Jan-2019.pdf

National Police Chiefs Council. 2016. Policing Vision 2025: [ONLINE]. Available at: https://www.npcc.police.uk/documents/Policing%20Vision.pdf

Oliver et al (2019) The Economic and Social Costs of Domestic Abuse – Research report 107: Home Office: London

https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/772180/horr107.pdf

Police and Criminal Evidence 1984 (c60). [ONLINE]. London. Available at: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1984/60/contents

Police (Conduct) Regulations (2632) 2012. [ONLINE]. London. Available at: http://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2012/2632/contents/made .

Safeguarding Adults Network (2005) Safeguarding Adults – A national framework for standards of good practice and outcomes in adult protection work

https://www.adass.org.uk/AdassMedia/stories/Publications/Guidance/safeguarding.pdf

Strickland & Allen (2018) Domestic Violence in England and Wales – Briefing Paper 6337, 21 November 2018: House of Commons Library: London

http://researchbriefings.files.parliament.uk/documents/SN06337/SN06337.pdf

Watson, J. (201808). Blackstone's Police Manuals Volume 3: Road Policing 2019. New York, NY: Oxford University Press Note: Blackstone's Police Manuals are available online through the university library service https://libguides.staffs.ac.uk/c.php?g=656979&p=4622321

Waye & Boulton (2014) Handbook for Protecting Children and Safeguarding Adults: Pavilion Publishing: Brighton (Online copy in library)

We Protect Global Alliance (2018) Global Threat Assessment 2018 – Working together to end the sexual exploitation of children online

https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5630f48de4b00a75476ecf0a/t/5a83272c8165f5d2a348426d/1518544686414/6.4159_WeProtect+GA+report.pdf



General Legislation:

Anti-Social Behaviour, Crime and Policing Act 2014

http://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2014/12/contents/enacted

Anti-Terrorism, Crime and Security Act 2001

https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2001/24/contents

Care Act 2014

http://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2014/23/contents/enacted

Child Abduction Act 1984

https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1984/37/contents

Children Act 1989

https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1989/41/contents

Children and Young Persons Act 1933

https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/Geo5/23-24/12

Crime and Disorder Act 1998

https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1998/37/contents

Criminal Justice Act 2003

https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2003/44/contents

Domestic Violence, Crime and Victims Act 2004

https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2004/28/contents

Football (Offences) Act 1991

https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1991/19/contents

Modern Slavery Act 2015

http://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2015/30/contents/enacted

Protection from Harassment Act 1997

https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1997/40/contents

Protection of Freedoms Act 2012

http://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2012/9/contents/enacted

Public Order Act 1986

https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1986/64

Racial and Religious Hatred Act 2006

http://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2006/1/contents

Serious Crime Act 2015

http://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2015/9/contents/enacted

Sexual Offences Act 2003

https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2003/42/contents

This module introduces the learner to the role that response policing plays in the delivery of a uniformed, visible police service within communities. It also examines the roles and responsibilities associated with policing the roads, exploring in depth legislation and policing powers, road safety and denying criminals the use of the road network. The importance of collaborative working at major scenes through joint operability procedures with other emergency services will also be explored. In addition, delivery of the following topics is included:

Understanding how to deal with issues of vulnerability when attending an incident as a first responder

Safe and lawful searches of person, vehicle and premises, including detention and transportation

Understanding and applying legislation relevant to public order policing

The importance of recording decisions and assessing risk.