This wide-ranging module enhances the learner’s understanding of police standards, professional conduct, organisational justice and culture, vulnerability and risk including youth gangs and people at risk of harm. In addition, it enhances the learner’s understanding of evidence-based policing, research methods and communication skills.

Indicative content includes the following:
Policies, policies and organisations concerned with ensuring professional standards and policing practice.
Examine why people fail to comply with policies, procedures and protocols and review previous instances of such behaviour.
Potential insider threat from within the police service and strategies to prevent it
Misuse of position of authority to commit sexual offences.
Organisational justice and strategies for dealing with organisational culture.
Team dynamics, team-building skills and strategies to enhance the individual and teams
Evaluation of what works in tackling repeat victimisation and repeat offending
Youth gangs and the targeting of vulnerable people
Organisational structures and inter-relationships in counter-terrorism policing
Potential constraints associated with evidence-based policing
How to obtain available evidence, how to conduct a systematic review and how to critically evaluate the available evidence
Planning research activities and awareness of research methodologies
Proficiency in academic writing in accordance with ethical protocols
Application of quantitative and quantitative research techniques, including interpretation of data
Theories and practices associated with communication in professional contexts
Process for conducting an operational briefing.
Indicative content reflects the College of Policing National Policing Curriculum stipulated for delivery at level 5 of the Police Constable Degree Apprenticeship as follows:
Maintaining Professional Standards: 1.1 – 6.3 inclusive.
Wellbeing and Resilience: 1.1 – 2.2 inclusive.
Leadership and Team-working: 1.1 – 3.3 inclusive.
Vulnerability and Risk: 4.1 to 6.4 inclusive.
Public Protection: 6.1 – 6.2 inclusive.
Counter Terrorism: 1.1 – 3.5 inclusive.
Research Methods and Skills: 1.1 – 6.2 inclusive.
Communication Skills: 2.1 – 4.2 inclusive.
Evidence-based Policing: 1.1 – 3.6 inclusive.

Oral Examination:
Will take the form of a 20-minute oral examination on a range of curriculum material.
Learning Outcomes 1 – 4.

Research Proposal:
Project proposal outlining initial ideas on the learner's final project. This should contain a summary of the background to the topic, a mini literature review, and an initial plan of work with appropriate risk assessment and ethical considerations.
Learning Outcomes 5 – 6.

Please note: Each element of assessment must be passed, and that aggregate marking will not apply

Lectures, tutorials, and pre-prepared learning material facilitated through use of the Blackboard VLE and MS Teams, will be used, as appropriate, to develop learners and prepare them for the workplace. The delivery team will employ a range of learning and teaching methodologies which may include group work, problem-based learning, learner presentations, feedback, and online tutor/learner-led discussions. A blended approach to delivery will be taken and a mix of methods used for formative knowledge checks.
A module handbook and other detailed supportive material such as assessment briefings is available to learners and will set out requirements and expectations in more detail.

1. Demonstrate knowledge and critical understanding of the concept and application of professional standards/professional behaviour, how power can be misused, and insider threat.
Knowledge and Understanding, Reflection

2. Demonstrate knowledge and critical understanding of organisational justice and organisational culture. Knowledge and Understanding, Enquiry, Reflection

3. Evaluate and examine team working skills, techniques and challenges
Communication, Reflection

4. Evaluate approaches to tackle victimisation, repeat offending and youth gangs
Analysis

5. Develop, critically evaluate and optimise aspects of evidence-based policing and its application to policing in practice.
Knowledge and understanding, Learning, Problem Solving

6. Develop and optimise research methods and skills by critically analysing and evaluating literature and statistics whilst demonstrating proficiency in academic writing.
Knowledge and understanding, Application, Enquiry, Analysis

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

See Module reading list.