1. The knowledge tests will be used to assess knowledge and understanding of the relevant legislation, policies and procedures across the curriculum and will assess learning outcome 1

Knowledge Check 1 - consisting of 25 multiple-choice questions
Knowledge Check 2 – consisting of 25 MCQ
Knowledge Check 3 – consisting of 25 MCQ


2. Assessment 2 will be through small group presentations. The group will consider the application of stop and search in the context of discretion, ethics and professional standards. This will assess learning outcomes 2,6,7 and consider verbal, written and technological communication. The work will be submitted electronically.


3. Students are required to complete a reflective diary that demonstrates their ability to reflect on and further analyse the learning undertaken and its application in the workplace. This assesses learning outcomes 2,3,4,5,6.

This module is taken at the commencement of the programme. Learning for this module will be based around students committing 300 hours of study this being split between 160 hours of direct contact with teaching staff and 140 hours of independent study and work place learning.
Students will be taught in a mixture of lectures and tutorials. The majority will be delivered face to face but there are a variety of synchronised sessions and on-line activities that take place away from a physical location.

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.

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

1. Demonstrate systematic understanding of specific legislation typically encountered by the police and legislation that underpins police actions.
Knowledge and Understanding

2. Demonstrate systematic understanding and application of the purpose and functions of policing underpinned by the concepts and principles of ethical professional standards, policing by consent and use of discretion.
Knowledge and Understanding, Learning, Application, Reflection

3. Critically understand, review and apply legislation, policy and authorised professional practice relating to public protection, investigation of crime and dealing with digitally enabled offending.
Knowledge and Understanding, Application, Reflection

4. Critically understand, review and apply legislation, policy and authorised professional practice relating to response, roads and community policing including critical incidents.
Knowledge and Understanding, Application, Communication, Reflection

5. Understand, evaluate and apply the National Decision Model, National Intelligence Model and Code of Ethics when considering investigation, response, roads, community policing operations.
Knowledge and Understanding, Application, Reflection

6. Understand and apply appropriate lawful and ethical powers and procedures in relation to stop and search and the conducting of searches.
Knowledge and Understanding, Application, Reflection

7. Demonstrate effective leadership, partnership and team-working combined with understanding effective communication techniques.
Communication, Application

8. Demonstrate systematic understanding and application of the standards of policing expected throughout the criminal justice system
Knowledge and Understanding, Enquiry, Application, Reflection

This is a wide-ranging introductory module that introduces the learner to the ideas, concepts and practicalities of being a police constable. It also explains the criminal justice system and associated legislation and processes.

This module incorporates all the learning outcomes and indicative content from the College of Policing Degree Holder Entry Programme Curriculum for the following areas:
Understanding the Police Constable Role
Sections 1,2,3 inclusive
Valuing Difference and Inclusion
Section 1
Maintaining Professional Standards
Sections 1 and 2
Decision Making and discretion
Sections 1,2,3 inclusive
Communication Skills
Section 1
Wellbeing and resilience
Section 1
Leadership and Team-working
Section 1
Digital Policing
Sections 1,2,3
Response Policing
Sections 1 – 7 inclusive
Policing Communities
Sections 1 and 2
Policing the Roads
Sections 1,2,3
Conducting Investigations
Sections 1 – 5 inclusive
Criminal Justice
Sections 1 – 6 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:
• The history, purpose and function of the police service and how the police service work with associated law enforcement agencies
• Roles and responsibilities of those charged with ensuring the police deliver a professional service
• Concepts and principles of policing by consent, discretion and procedural justice in professional policing practice
• Role and importance of the public in policing (e.g. reporting crime, intelligence, informal social control, compliance)
• The use and regulation of police powers
• Legislation applicable to performance of the police constable role
• Legislation applicable when dealing with typical policing incidents
• The importance of valuing difference and inclusion, in a policing context
• The importance of ethical and professional standards within the police service
• Challenging unprofessional conduct or dealing with complaints against the police service
• The application of the National Decision Model (NDM)
• The impact that bias can have on the decision-making process
• Effective communication techniques in a policing context
• Professional strategies to develop resilience and wellbeing
• Effective leadership and team-working
• Key offences and legislation relating to digital policing
• Initial policing actions at crime scenes involving digital devices
• The importance of effective response policing including at major and critical incidents
• Lawful and ethical procedures in relation to ‘stop and search’
• The importance of effective community policing and the legal framework for policing communities
• The functions and legal framework for effective policing of the roads
• Relevant legislation when conducting professional investigations
• Achieving best evidence and presenting evidence using the correct procedures
• Criminal Justice System and associated legislation, policies, procedures and practice
• Standards of policing adhered to throughout the criminal justice system
• Out of court disposal options and restorative justice