Overview

This module examines different aspects of being a Police Constable. Drawing on input from specialists, in class group discussion and critical analysis of students experience of working as police constables, students will review several aspects of the police constable role. Learning in this module is supplemented with a range of online educational resources and workplace learning.

Class list 1 Maintaining Professional Standards: Professional standards requirements within the police service 2 Maintaining Professional Standards: Reviewing challenges and current concerns 3 Decision-making and Discretion 4 Communication Skills 5 Leadership and Team-working 6 Well-being and Resilience 7 Reviewing module content & student presentations 8 Reviewing module content & student presentations

In addition to the classes provided distance learning based material (this will include Panopto recordings, video resources and web based learning resources) will be provided via blackboard to supplement students learning. Students will be expected to access these resources following workshops in order to assist in the completion of assessment tasks and further explore key learning outcomes.

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

• Ability to reflect on own policing practice to improve policing - Learning outcome 3

• Critically review the National Decision Model - Learning outcome 4

• Critically review the key principles and practices relating to maintaining professional standards within the Police - Learning outcome 1

• Develop team-building skills based on objective analysis of models currently being deployed within the police - Learning outcome 7

• Evaluate theories of team dynamics as a means of developing team cohesion - Learning outcome 8

• Evolve strategies for dealing with organisational culture in policing - Learning outcome 6

• Examine the strategies developed to encourage ethical and fair decision making - Learning outcome 2

• Understand and apply a range of different communication skills and strategies in the context of the police constable role - Learning outcome 5