Overview

Police training is changing across England and Wales as a result of a comprehensive workforce transformation programme set out by the College of Policing and the National Police Chiefs’ Council. This transformation is achieved in part through the introduction of the Policing Education Qualifications Framework, which equips new police recruits with the right skills to adapt to the professional complexity of modern day policing including the changing nature of crime and demands on police services. This course introduces students to the skills required to work as a police officer and builds on the Police Foundation Degree. Students will gain knowledge and understanding of policing in a number of areas including: • The context of contemporary policing, police culture, models of policing (including community policing and evidence-based policing). • The development, role, organisation and governance of efforts to reduce and prevent crime and harm, and to ensure personal and public safety and security in different locations. • Crime prevention measures and their effectiveness. • Trends in crime and victimisation; different forms of crime and their social organisation (including organized crime; e-crime, and terrorism). • Different theoretical approaches to the study, analysis and explanation of crime, deviance and victimisation

Assessment Strategy

-threshold -Have a basic knowledge of key definitions, legislation and guidance associated with vulnerability, risk and public protection in the context of operational policing. Be able to provide a basic account of the strengths and weaknesses of key policing policies and procedures. Have a basic understanding of the drivers for dealing professionally and ethically with vulnerability, risk and public protection matters in the context of operational policing. (D)

-good -Have strong knowledge of key definitions, legislation and guidance associated with vulnerability, risk and public protection in the context of operational policing. Be able to provide a basic account of the strengths and weaknesses of key policing policies and procedures. Be able to provide an account of the strengths and weaknesses of key policing policies and procedures and national guidance that shows engagement with the extant literature. Have the ability to present and interpret the drivers for dealing professionally and ethically with vulnerability, risk and public protection matters clearly and concisely. (B)

-excellent -Have a comprehensive knowledge of key legislation and research associated with vulnerability, risk and public protection and be able to critically engage with these. Be able to provide an account of the strengths and weaknesses of key research in these areas that demonstrates engagement with the extant literature. Demonstrate the ability to present and interpret research findings critically and concisely in the context of national drivers for dealing professionally and ethically with vulnerability, risk and public protection. (A)

Learning Outcomes

• Be familiar with the concept and assessment of risk

• Examine how vulnerable people may respond to policing

• Examine the role and responsibilities of the police at a major incident

• Explain the personal and external factors influencing vulnerability

• Explain vulnerability in operational policing, including in public protection and public order policing