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

The Police Constable Role & Professional Standards

Valuing Difference & Inclusion

Prevention & Problem Solving (EBP)

Decision Making & Discretion

Communication Skills

Wellbeing & Resilience

Leadership & Teamworking

Protecting the Public

Criminal Justice

Response Policing

Community Policing & Partnership Working

Roads Policing

Suspect/Offender Management

Information & Intelligence & Evidence

Conducting Investigations

Introduction to Coaching, Mentoring & Assessment



The module incorporates all the required learning outcomes and indicative content from the College of Policing for the following areas (

See Appendix 1 form more information.

Assessment 1: Students Officers will be required to prepare and present a 15-minute PowerPoint. This will relate to a case study of their choice relating to a public protection incident that has been subject of an official, or legal review. Focus will be on the identification and assessment of policing strategies utilised in the case, together with an evaluation of decision making, risk and leadership in the context of lessons learnt.

Assessment 2: Students Officers will be required to produce a 2000-word reflective essay. They will reflect on work-based learning from their operational deployment, considering the impact of legislation, policy and practice, devising solutions to policing problems in either the Investigation or Response setting. Focus will be on theory, concepts and approaches to delivering professional & ethical policing, together with the ways in which information is communicated, with a particular emphasis on the investigation of crime and policing of the roads.

Learning for this module will be based around students committing 400 hours of study this being split between 120 hours of direct contact with teaching staff and 280 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.

Demonstrate systematic understanding of legislation, strategies, policy and practice in relation to dealing with roads incidents and investigating crime.

Knowledge & Understanding

Critically assess police strategies for dealing with public protection incidents.

Learning, Enquiry

Evaluate decision making, risk and leadership in the context of lessons learnt and formal reviews.

Analysis

Analyse and reflect upon the impact of legislation, policy and practice, devising solutions to Policing problems in either, the Investigation, Response or Community setting.

Analysis, Problem Solving, Reflection

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The Theory and Practice of Community Policing

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University library and associated online learning materials.¿

Live streaming/recording equipment/software.¿

This module seeks to further develop your knowledge and understanding of key policing matters in relation to a range of issues such as criminological theory, maintaining professional standards, teamworking, leadership and a whole range of response and crime matters.



It will also develop a deeper understanding of victimisation, communication skills, evidence-based policing and assessment, coaching and mentoring within a policing context and additional investigative skills.



This module will be taught over 3 weeks delivered by both University and Police staff.