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

Response Policing¿

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 a 2000-word critical review using a case study drawn from an incident that involved a joint emergency service response that occurred in their own force area. This will assess all module learning outcomes.

Analyse and understand the role of the police within a joint emergency services major incident.

Knowledge and Understanding, Learning, Application

Critically evaluate the role of roads policing, legislation and regulations in the reduction of injuries and fatalities

Knowledge and Understanding, Learning, Problem Solving

Review and evaluate the importance of crowd psychology in policing public gatherings.

Knowledge and Understanding, Learning, Application

Learning for this module will be based around students committing 50 hours of off-the-job learning this being split between 40 hours of direct contact with teaching staff and 10 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.

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This module enhances the learner’s understanding of the complexities and challenges of operational response policing including the policing of the roads and suspect/offender management.



Indictive Content Roads and Response:

Illustrate how theories and principles of psychology and human behaviour, including occupational culture, integrity and corruption, can be applied in various response contexts.

Consider the roles and responsibilities of the response officer at the scene of high profile major and critical incidents.

Analyse the role of the police within a joint emergency services operation

Apply police powers in relation to commercial vehicle enforcement

Consider criminal activity on road networks and how this can be prevented and disrupted.