Overview

Classes will involve a combination of lecture content and group discussion regarding the application of criminological theory to the practical aspects of police work.

Indicative content: -Evidence-Based Policing: Examining the role of evidence based policing -Evidence-Based Policing: Systematically reviewing and critically evaluating evidence -Research Methods and Skills -Response Policing: Theories on human behaviour in the context of response -Decision-making and discretion: Effectiveness -Reviewing the learning from the attachment experiences

Attachments DHEP students will undertake a period of professional attachment to each of the key areas, these being: Criminal Investigation Department, Intelligence, Roads Policing, and Community Policing.

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 analyse evidence-based policing and ‘what works’ in policing.

• Critically evaluate public perceptions of response policing and the effectiveness of response policing in the context of dealing with critical and major incidents.

• Evaluate the effectiveness of policing decisions and the importance of risk assessment in decision making.

• Gain a thorough understanding of research methods and research approaches that underpin evidence based policing including quantitative and qualitative methods.

• Gain an understanding of how to ask research questions, design research projects, and conduct research.