Run by School of History, Law and Social Sciences

30.000 Credits or 15.000 ECTS Credits

Semester 1 & 2

Organiser: Dr Tim Holmes

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

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

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

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

1. Develop skills in the use of resources and primary/secondary literary sources relevant to the degree programme - Learning outcome 4

2. Critically review the definitions of vulnerability and risk in the context of operational policing - Learning outcome 6

3. Understand the purpose and value of community engagement - Learning outcome 9

4. Understand key concepts, legislation, principles and practices in relation to counter terrorism policing - Learning outcome 10

5. Explain the professional concept of evidence-based policing - Learning outcome 1

6. Evaluate the potential professional applications of an evidence-based policing approach - Learning outcome 2

7. Understand how to apply core principles of ethics, equality, diversity and human rights in professional policing - Learning outcome 5

8. Examine the function of community policing, and key issues relevant to community policing - Learning outcome 8

9. Understand fundamental skills of academic study and learning - Learning outcome 3

10. Understand how to identify various risk factors and apply appropriate support strategies and processes - Learning outcome 7

11. Critically review various aspects of the treatment and management of victims and witnesses in the context of the police constable role - Learning outcome 11

Type	Name	Description	Weight
	Reflective Coursework on Development of OCP		50.00
	Victim Risk assessment Report		50.00

		Hours
Practical classes and workshops	Teaching takes place in the first year of police constable training with North Wales Police. Please see PCDA Handbook for specifics on timetabling	300

• Literacy - Proficiency in reading and writing through a variety of media
• Numeracy - Proficiency in using numbers at appropriate levels of accuracy
• Computer Literacy - Proficiency in using a varied range of computer software
• Self-Management - Able to work unsupervised in an efficient, punctual and structured manner. To examine the outcomes of tasks and events, and judge levels of quality and importance
• Exploring - Able to investigate, research and consider alternatives
• Information retrieval - Able to access different and multiple sources of information
• Inter-personal - Able to question, actively listen, examine given answers and interact sensitevely with others
• Critical analysis & Problem Solving - Able to deconstruct and analyse problems or complex situations. To find solutions to problems through analyses and exploration of all possibilities using appropriate methods, rescources and creativity.
• Safety-Consciousness - Having an awareness of your immediate environment, and confidence in adhering to health and safety regulations
• Presentation - Able to clearly present information and explanations to an audience. Through the written or oral mode of communication accurately and concisely.
• Teamwork - Able to constructively cooperate with others on a common task, and/or be part of a day-to-day working team
• Mentoring - Able to support, help, guide, inspire and/or coach others
• Caring - Showing concern for others; caring for children, people with disabilities and/or the elderly
• Management - Able to utilise, coordinate and control resources (human, physical and/or financial)
• Argument - Able to put forward, debate and justify an opinion or a course of action, with an individual or in a wider group setting
• Self-awareness & Reflectivity - Having an awareness of your own strengths, weaknesses, aims and objectives. Able to regularly review, evaluate and reflect upon the performance of yourself and others
• Leadership - Able to lead and manage, develop action plans and objectives, offer guidance and direction to others, and cope with the related pressures such authority can result in

Talis Reading list

http://readinglists.bangor.ac.uk/modules/hpj-1013.html

Reading list

Blackstones Handbook for Policing Students (2020) ISBN: 978-0198848646

Blackstones Police Manuals x4 (2020) ISBN: 978-0198848233

Blackstones Police Operational Handbook (2020) ISBN: 978-0198848653

Police Pass NPPF STEP 2 SERGEANT & INSPECTOR – 4 VOLUME REVISION CRAMMER TEXTBOOKS (2020) ISBN: 978-0957002036

E-Books and Books available through the library

Michael J. Palmiotto, 2011, Community Policing: A Police-Citizen Partnership, Taylor and Francis

Mike Rowe, 2012, Policing, Race and Racism, Taylor and Francis

Mike Brogden ; Preeti Nijhar, 2013, Community Policing, Taylor and Francis

P.A.J. Waddington, 2002, Policing Citizens: Police, Power and the State Taylor and Francis

Peter Neyroud ; Alan Beckley, 2001, Policing, Ethics and Human Rights, Taylor and Francis

Compulsory in courses:

• L438: BSc Professional Policing Practice (Degree Apprenticeship) year 1 (BSC/PPP)