SOC5062 - Contemporary Issues in Policing

Objectives:

On successful completion of the module, students will be able to:
Describe and critique the ways that the police work with communities
Critically discuss how policy initiatives shape the ways that police forces engage with communities
Provide details of the strategies that various police forces employ to establish and identify high levels of public confidence
Evaluate several examples of contemporary criminal activities that can be addressed by working partnership with communities

Content:

This module will allow students to investigate how police forces can work with communities to reduce crime in contemporary societies. Strategies that the police use to improve the work and reputation with communities will be explored. Students will also examine: police-community consultation; police-community collaboration; community policing and reassurance; restorative justice, partnership working and intelligence led policing. The challenges that a range of contemporary issues will be examined. These may include: radicalisation, terrorism, substance misuse and sexual exploitation.

Learning and Teaching Information:

The module is taught through a series of lectures and seminars which will incorporate extensive group work and tutorial support. Students are encouraged to reflect on the key ideas, practices and concepts that the module focuses upon. A range of learning activities will also be made availiable via Moodle. Learning will be student-led and emphaise problem-solving. Student led debates and flipped classroom activity will be employed.

Lectures and seminars
Hours: 32
Intended Group Size: 25

Guided independent study
Hours: 168

Further details relating to assessment
In assessment one students will design a leaflet that offers an evaluative overview of policing.

In assessment two students will complete an essay that critically discusses the concept and practice of community policing. Potential problems with these will be reflected upon

Assessment:

001 Leaflet; 1,000 words; mid-semester 1 40%
002 Essay; 2,500 words; end of semester 1 60%

Fact File

Module Coordinator - Madeline Abbas
Level - 5
Credit Value - 20
Pre-Requisites - NONE
Semester(s) Offered - 5S1

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