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Blackboard VLE

University library and associated online learning materials.

Teaching spaces equipped with computer, projector, screen, white boards etc.

Live streaming/recording equipment/software.

None

1. Demonstrate systematic understanding of key principles, concepts and applications of evidenced based policing

Knowledge &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 & understanding,

Communication, Reflection

Production of a 2000-word essay (weighted at 100%), using a case study of the student’s choice as a vehicle to demonstrate understanding of evidence-based practice and to highlight the value of the evidence-based approach to policing through the application of available problem-solving models, focusing upon people and places, with due consideration to the impact of procedural justice.

Learning outcomes 1 – 3.

This module 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

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



The below is a 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.

Learning for this module will be based around students committing 200 hours of study this being split between 40 hours of direct contact with teaching staff and 160 hours of independent study and workplace learning.

Students will be taught in a mixture of lectures and tutorials.

Academic support will be available throughout the module.

There will be regular formative knowledge checks and other sessions of formative assessment.

Academic support will be available throughout the module.