1. Demonstrate systematic understanding and application of theories, concepts and approaches to delivering professional and ethical policing
Knowledge & Understanding, Application,
Learning.

2. Analyse, evaluate and reflect upon the use of evidenced based policing practice with reference to criminological theory and crime prevention strategies
Analysis, Enquiry, Reflection, Problem solving.

3. Critically evaluate decision making, risk and leadership in the context of organisational culture, lessons learnt and judicial reviews.
Analysis, Reflection

4. Critically review methods for communicating and disseminating information in a policing context
Communication, Enquiry, Application

5. Critically review strategies for tackling victimisation and preventing offending
Knowledge & Understanding, Application

The assessment will require learners to produce a blog that considers police decision making in the context of risk and the use of media including social media by the police. This will assess learning outcomes 3, 4 and 5.

The reflective diary will allow the student to critically analyse, evaluate and demonstrate how ethical and inclusive approaches are incorporated into professional policing practice. Students will show understanding of the topic and ability to critically consider how this could be viewed within the concepts of relevant crime prevention theory and strategies. This assessment will address learning outcomes 1 and 2.

This module allows the learner to consolidate their knowledge and understanding from year 1 before developing advanced thinking in relation to national policing strategies, ethics and integrity, wellbeing, leadership, coaching and mentoring, evidenced based policing and vulnerability and risk.


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 (Advanced)
Section 1
Valuing Difference & Inclusion (Consolidated)
Section 1
Maintaining Professional Standards (Consolidated)
Section 1
Evidence-based policing (Consolidated)
Section 1
Decision making and discretion (Consolidated)
Sections 1 and 2
Communication Skills (Consolidated)
Section 1
Wellbeing and Resilience (Consolidated)
Sections 1 and 2
Leadership & Team working (Consolidated)
Section 1
Introduction to Coaching, Mentoring & Assessment (Consolidated)
Sections 1 and 2
Criminology and Crime Prevention (Consolidated)
Section 1
Vulnerability & Risk (Consolidated)
Sections 1,2,3

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

The below is a brief summary of what the content includes:
Strategic drivers and relevant national strategies for professionalising policing
Ethical and inclusive approaches to policing
Concepts of integrity in professional policing
Evidence-based policing and ‘what works’
Police decisions and importance of risk assessments
Communicating and disseminating information in a policing context
Organisational justice and organisational culture
Team working and leadership models
Coaching, mentoring and the role of assessment in professional policing
Crime prevention theories and strategies
Strategies to tackle victimisation and prevent/reduce offending.

Academic support (face to face and online) will be available throughout the module.

There will be regular formative knowledge checks through quiz activities after each input.

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