POL5092 - Information & Intelligence

Objectives:

On successful completion of the module, students will be able to:

Explain core policing functions and strategies relating to policing the roads

Explain legislation, and the effect of roads-related anti-social behaviour and offences on victims and their families and apply a problem-solving process of investigation

Understand the more prevalent criminal activity facilitated by the road network, and how this can be disrupted by effective policing of the roads and review prevention and disruption strategies

Review the evidence base associated with serious road policing offences, and strategies associated with reducing the number of collisions and explain the importance of information, intelligence, legislation, and guidance in this area.

Understand how information and intelligence held by other agencies can help police operations

Identify relevant qualitative and quantitative intelligence data for producing intelligence/analytical reports and/or products

Explain the contents of an intelligence collection plan

Content:

This module will cover the importance of information and intelligence to key areas of policing, and the relevant legislation and guidance underpinning information and intelligence in policing. Students will understand the practical issues pertaining to the collection, retention and sharing of information and intelligence. Students will gain an understanding how the use of information and intelligence which is held by other agencies can help and assist police operations. Data protection regulations will be covered and will be analysed to what impact they can have on professional policing. Issues will be explored that can arise when data management protocols are not adhered to. The rights of the individual will be reviewed in respect of information held about them.

This module will focus on the core policing functions and strategies relating to policing the roads. Students will gain an understanding of road traffic legislation and police powers – with a particular focus on the Road Traffic Act 1988. Police procedure will be discussed in relation to a range of road traffic investigations, including drink/drug offences. Students will have the opportunity to engage with road traffic officers to consolidate learning and apply to practical situations. Students will also evaluate how the roads can be effectively policed to disrupt criminal activity, reduce road traffic collisions, and combat anti-social road use.

Learning and Teaching Information:

Lectures
Hours: 40
Intended group size: 25-40

Guided independent study
Hours: 160

Further details relating to assessment
Written Assignment: Students will write a 2000-word critique, choosing a case where there have been identifiable issues with sharing of information and intelligence.

Written / Online Exam: Students will complete an exam testing knowledge, understanding and application of road traffic legislation and principles.

Other information
The module must be passed (minimum 40) as a requirement of the College of Policing and cannot be condoned for marginal failure

Assessment:

001 Written assingment; 2,000 words; end semester 2 70%
002 Exam; 1 hour; end semester 2 30%

Fact File

Module Coordinator - Jon Hyslop
Level - 5
Credit Value - 20
Pre-Requisites - NONE
Semester(s) Offered - 5S2

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