Overview

This module will start with an introduction to the history of modern policing in England and Wales and help to develop a baseline understanding of how the service functions. The role that police services play in the working of the criminal justice system will be discussed and well as some very practical policing skills such as stop and search and powers of arrest.

Practically, students will learn core communication and problem-solving skills; examine core principles and ideas relating to working as a team, upholding professional standards and strategies for maintaining wellbeing and resilience. They will learn the bases for professional decision making in policing such as the national decision model, the use of discretion and the impact of bias on decision making.

This module will start with an introduction to the history of modern policing in England and Wales and help to develop a baseline understanding of how the service functions. The role that police services play in the working of the criminal justice system will be discussed and well as some very practical policing skills such as stop and search and powers of arrest.

-History of policing in England and Wales -Principle of policing by consent -The role, responsibilities and powers of a Police Constable -The organisation of policing in England and Wales -The criminal justice system in England and Wales -The role of the police in criminal justice

Practically, students will learn core communication and problem-solving skills; examine core principles and ideas relating to working as a team, upholding professional standards and strategies for maintaining wellbeing and resilience. They will learn the bases for professional decision making in policing such as the national decision model, the use of discretion and the impact of bias on decision making.

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

• Discuss the importance of valuing difference and inclusion in a policing context and how to demonstrate effective leadership and team-working.

• Critically examine how to apply effective communication techniques including conflict management in a policing context.

• Critically examine the importance of ethical and professional standards in policing, the concept of integrity, and the processes of challenging unprofessional conduct.

• Describe the development of the police in the modern context via critical analysis of the history, purpose and function of the police service; the principles of policing by consent; and the legal framework and regulation of the powers of police constables.

• Evaluate the police constable role in relation to crime-prevention models and principles based on effective problem-solving approaches.

• Explain Police Constables decision-making - for example understand and apply the National Decision Model (NDM), the use of discretion, and an awareness of the impact of bias on decision making.