1. Demonstrate systematic understanding of key principles, concepts and applications of evidenced based policing
Knowledge and Understanding, Learning, Application

2. Critically review and apply problem solving models and approaches
Problem Solving, Enquiry, Application

3. Demonstrate systematic understanding of key criminological and sociological concepts concerned with offender, victim and procedural justice
Knowledge and Understanding, Communication, Reflection

4. Evaluate the role of intelligence and apply appropriate procedures for collecting, retaining and sharing information and intelligence
Knowledge and Understanding, Enquiry, Application, Reflection

1. The first assessment for this module will be a mini project followed by an individual presentation. The learner will define a policing problem and apply an appropriate model considering the role of partners and the public. The presentation will be to peers and the tutor through an appropriate medium. This will assess learning outcomes 1 and 2.

2. The reflective diary will allow the student to critically analyse how intelligence and information is gathered and managed in a policing context. Students will show understanding of the topic and ability to critically consider how this could be viewed within the concepts of relevant criminological theory. This assessment will address learning outcomes 3 and 4.

This module introduces the learner to the ideas, concepts and practicalities of evidence-based policing, problem solving, criminological and sociological theory and, the role of information and intelligence in a policing context.

It incorporates all the learning outcomes and indicative content from the College of Policing Degree Holder Entry Programme Curriculum for the following areas:
Evidence Based Policing
Section 1
Problem Solving
Sections 1 and 2
Criminology and Crime Prevention
Sections 1 and 2
Information and Intelligence
Sections 1 and 2

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

The below is a brief summary of what the content includes:
• The importance of evidence-based policing and its application in practice
• Models and tools for effective problem solving and barriers to their successful application
• Crime prevention models and principles
• The use of problem-solving approaches in a policing context
• The value of criminology and sociological theory in policing practice including concepts of ‘offender’ and ‘victim’
• Crime, victimisation and harm
• Understanding the value of procedural justice and its appropriate application
• The role information and intelligence have in policing
• Procedures for collection, retention and sharing of information
• Information sharing and data protection principles

This module is taken either in rotation or in sequence after the Understanding Policing module. Learning for this module will be based around students committing 150 hours of study this being split between 35 hours of direct contact with teaching staff and 115 hours of independent study and work place learning.
Students will be taught in a mixture of lectures and tutorials.
Academic support (face to face and online) will be available throughout the module.

There will be regular formative knowledge checks and other sessions of formative assessment.
Academic support (face to face and online) will be available 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.