POL4052 - Community-orientated Policing

Objectives:

On successful completion of the module, students will be able to:
demonstrate an understanding of the nature of community-orientated policing;
describe the need to understand the difference in communities and the appropriate police response to their needs;
demonstrate a problem-solving approach to community issues utilizing a range of sources of support;
describe how evidence-based policing can be used in community policing.

Content:

This module centres around community policing. Students will learn the function of community policing; key issues relevant to community policing; a range of community policing contexts in which effective communication can bring particular benefits; how crime and anti-social behaviour affects local communities; what constitutes effective and appropriate police action; how to foster effective partnerships in community policing; and the purpose and value of community engagement.

The module will explore crime prevention and solution options. Students will learn the relationship between community engagement and crime prevention; the potential professional applications of an evidence-based policing approach; and how to apply evidence-based policing. In practice. Students will study the principles of effective team-working and problem-solving techniques. They will, engage in effective problem solving.

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
A 20-minute videoed group presentation in which a community problem (fictional or otherwise) is explored and solutions offered utilising a partnership preventative, intelligence and enforcement approach. Each student officer will be awarded with the relevant individual grades commensurate with the group

Assessment:

Fact File

Module Coordinator - Beth McCarthy
Level - 4
Credit Value - 20
Pre-Requisites - NOT APPLICABLE
Semester(s) Offered - 4P6244P6254P626

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