Overview

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