Overview

This module provides insight into several core areas of policing and how to function as a police constable in a ethical manner. Students will study the policies and procedure relating to the treatment of victims and witnesses, engagement with communities and the challenges of counter terrorism policing. This will provide students with a context to consider the importance of evidence based policing and academic research. The importance of challenging bias, prejudice and discrimination will also be critically analysed during the course of the module. The module will provide an introduction to research methodology and the different approaches that can be adopted to the study of policing and crime.

Indicative Course Content: -Introduction to research methodology and evidence based policing -Understanding of the core principles of ethics, equality, diversity and human rights in professional policing -Introduction to concepts of victimisation, vulnerability and harm -Understand the law, policy and guidance relating to the treatment of victims and witnesses -Introduction to the main theories in relation to community policing and community engagement -Introduction to counter terrorism policing and challenges

Assessment Strategy

-threshold -Acceptable work = Grades D+ to D- Very little critical analysis of relevant academic literature, legislation and police procedure Limited use of relevant texts and academic literature (texts suggested in class) Heavy reliance on real world examples and experiences to illustrate theory in practice Limited but accurate use of citation and quotation

-good -Good work = Grades B+ to C- Some critical analysis of relevant academic literature, legislation and police procedure. Use of relevant texts and academic literature (texts suggested in class). General use of real world examples and experiences to illustrate theory in practice. Accurate use of citation and quotation.

-excellent -Excellent work = Grades A* to A- Significant critical analysis of relevant academic literature, legislation and police procedure. Use of relevant texts and academic literature (including the texts suggested in class + other students have found through independent study). Where relevant use of real world examples and experiences to illustrate theory in practice Accurate use of citation and quotation

Learning Outcomes

• Critically review the definitions of vulnerability and risk in the context of operational policing.

• Critically review various aspects of the treatment and management of victims and witnesses in the context of the police constable role.

• Develop study skills relevant to the degree programme.

• Examine the function of community policing, and key issues relevant to community engagement.

• Explain the concept of evidence-based policing and its applications.

• Understand how to apply core principles of ethics, equality, diversity and human rights in professional policing .

• Understand key concepts, legislation, principles and practices in relation to counter terrorism policing.