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On successful completion of the module, students will be able to:
Provide a brief history of the development of policing.
Offer a description of different models of policing, for example global and evidence based policing.
Demonstrate an understanding of the key issues and concepts that scholars have utilised when studying policing.
Demonstrate a knowledge of police powers and PACE.
This module offers an introduction to Police Studies. It provides a historical overview of the emergence and development of police force. Models of policing will also be examined by students. Key issues and concepts will also be explored. These will include: policing via consensus, police culture, evidence based policing and transnational policing. Students will also engage in exploring the idea of diversity policing and the reasons why this concept is an important issue. They will also investigate policing power and PACE.
Learning and teaching methods will be structured around interactive seminars and lectures which involve student-led activities. Students will engage in activities such as directed reading, classroom debates and student-led presentations. These will be utilized to offer ongoing feedback and encourage critical independent learning. Guest lectures by practitioners in the field will also be encouraged.
Lectures and seminars
Hours: 32
Intended Group Size: 20
Guided independent study
Hours: 168
Further details relating to assessment
Assessment 1 - students will prepare and deliver a group presentation which will be split into three parts: 1) a brief history of the development of policing; 2) an outline of some of the functions of policing and 3) key police powers and pace.
Assessment 2 - students will write a report that: 1) demonstrates a knowledge of police powers and PACE. and 2) importance in diversity enabling productive policing
Module Coordinator - Manjit Thandi
Level - 4
Credit Value - 20
Pre-Requisites - NONE
Semester(s) Offered - 4S1