POL5002 - Operational Practice

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:

Utilising the pre live post model, students will have preparation for the taught element, with a focused lecture-based input and discussion, allowing for the development and exploration of ideas. This will be followed by additional self-directed learning to enhance their initial teaching

Lectures
Hours: 36
Intended Group Size: Cohort

Guided independent study
Hours: 164

Further details relating to assessment
The Authorised Professional Practice (APP) provides information on the National File Standards (NFS) required for charging and case management for submission to the Crown Prosecution Service. A prepared case file will be assessed against those standards.

Assessment:

Fact File

Module Coordinator - Naweed Hussain
Level - 5
Credit Value - 20
Pre-Requisites - NOT APPLICABLE
Semester(s) Offered - 5P115S5P118

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