POL5002 - Operational Police

Objectives:

On successful completion of the module, students will be able to:
explain how the diversity of society contributes to the complexity of operational policing;
describe theories and principles of psychology and human behaviour which can manifest themselves in a policing context;
display operational knowledge and skill at a variety of police incidents; describe how the police can foster positive relationships with the community so they can assist the police in its work;
understand criminality in respect of the road network and how police prevention, disruption and legal options can keep road users safe;
review operational practice from an informed position and develop reflective practice as a result.

Content:

In this module, students will consider the variety of operational policing roles. They will learn the key issues relating to the complexity and challenges of operational policing; the role and responsibilities of a first responder to a critical incident; consider examples of high-profile critical and major incidents to establish best practice when attending such incidents; and the role of the police within a joint emergency services operation.

In relation to community policing, students will learn how engaging with the community to examine/ critique how current policing practice can impact upon the community; why key incidents/ events have had a damaging effect on the willingness of communities to engage with the police; the role of community policing in fostering and maintaining community cohesion; and the key principles of effective community engagement.

In respect of roads policing, students will learn police powers in relation to commercial vehicle enforcement; the more prevalent criminal activity facilitated by the road network, and how this can be disrupted by effective policing of the roads; prevention and disruption options available to target criminal activity on the road network; how to police the strategic road network effectively and safely; and the roles and responsibilities of personnel involved in police pursuits.

In respect of all operational policing, students will learn how the diversity of individuals and society impact on the criminal justice system; about effective partnership collaboration with respect to offender rehabilitation and how theories and principles of psychology and human behaviour can be applied in various response contexts.

Learning and Teaching Information:

It is anticipated 5 hours will be given to didactic inputs preferably to the whole cohort.

It is intended that the large cohort will then be split into smaller groups of approximately 26 students. This will allow for more discussion-orientated teaching, facilitation and reflection.

Students will be provided with resources and instructions as to their self-directed learning.

Lectures
Hours: 5
Intended Group Size: Cohort

Small group teaching
Hours: 30
Intended Group Size: 26

Guided independent study
Hours: 165

Further details relating to assessment
Students are required to submit a 4000-word reflective piece. Students will be asked to consider their operational practice and use examples of learning in the workplace. This can be supported by witness testimony/ primary evidence. The written piece should then incorporate academic theory to demonstrate an understanding of how theory translates to practice.

The reflective piece must draw on different operational experiences than have been used in other assessments.

Assessment:

Fact File

Module Coordinator - PRS_CODE=
Level - 5
Credit Value - 20
Pre-Requisites - NOT APPLICABLE
Semester(s) Offered - 5WP11S5WP125WP145WP15

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