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 is an introduction to several aspects of conducting investigations and response policing. Training will be provided on best practice relating to data management and gaining information and intelligence from other agencies. Students will also review the response policing role and the associated challenges and procedures that accompany it. The module will provide students with training and education on being a first responder to an incident.

This module is an introduction to several aspects of conducting investigations and response policing. This module introduces students to the principles, purpose, and skills of conducting criminal investigations. Students will examine the fundamental principles and legal frameworks of conducting investigations and will learn about crime scene examination and collecting evidence. This will include crime scene investigation as well as the principles and legislation relating to conducting interviews with suspects and victims of crime. Students will also be introduced to all aspects of response policing, including stop and search processes and legal frameworks, responses to major incidents, and partnership working in response policing.

Indicative Course Content: -Principles and legal framework of investigating crime in England and Wales -Crime Scene preservation; evidence gathering including interviews with suspects, search and entry powers, etc -Interviewing Suspects – the PEACE process -Investigation processes for specific types of crime – e.g. hate crime, domestic violence, public order, etc -Features of complex investigations – fraud, organised crime, sexual offending and the range of specialists and resources available -Effectiveness of investigating complex cases and strategies to improve them -Different types of response policing; processes and legal frameworks of stop and search powers -Partnership working in response policing -Frameworks and legal responsibilities in community policing -Understand the management of information and intelligence regarding vulnerable people

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

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

1. Review the types of incident and crime likely to be encountered in response policing, and appropriate responses - Learning outcome 2

2. Understand the importance of information and intelligence to all areas of policing - Learning outcome 3

3. Learn how to apply best practice when conducting an investigation - Learning outcome 6

4. Review the overall scope of the response policing role, including associated risks and pressures - Learning outcome 1

5. Understand and employ appropriate policing approaches to dealing with vulnerable victims or witnesses in a criminal investigation - Learning outcome 7

6. Demonstrate an understanding of practical issues pertaining to the collection, retention and sharing of information and intelligence - Learning outcome 4

7. Examine fundamental principles, legislation and powers related to conducting investigations - Learning outcome 5

Type	Name	Description	Weight
	Academic Report		50.00
	North Wales Police Closed Book Exam		40.00
	Definitions Check		10.00

		Hours
Practical classes and workshops	Aspects of this module will be covered throughout students training in year one of the PCDA programme. A combination of class based learning and reflection on work based experience will be used to examine all learning outcomes.	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/hpo-1011.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

Tim Newburn, 2012, Handbook of Policing, Taylor and Francis

Azrini Wahidin ; Nicola Carr, 2013, Understanding Criminal Justice: A Critical Introduction, Taylor and Francis

Tim Newburn ; Richard Sparks, 2012 Criminal Justice and Political Cultures, Taylor and Francis

Alan Wright, 2012, Policing: An introduction to concepts and practice, Taylor and Francis

Staubli, Silvia, 2017, Trusting the Police - Comparisons across Eastern and Western Europe, Bielefeld: transcript Verlag

Davis, Robert C., 2012, Selected International Best Practices in Police Performance Measurement RAND Corporation

Leonard Jason-Lloyd, 2013, Introduction to Policing and Police Powers, Taylor and Francis

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

Compulsory in courses:

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