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 module will cover a number of strategic elements such as the roles of those charged with setting the strategic direction of the police service, for example the responsibilities of Home Secretary and of Police and Crime Commissioners’ (PCC) in each area charged with development of the Police and Crime plan. Students will become familiar with how the PCC holds Chief Constables to account for the delivery of the service on behalf of the public. The module will include a discussion of the key legal and policy frameworks to determine policing today and includes a visit to North Wales Police control centre to look at crime and incident recording, in effect the start of the work flow for officers on the street. 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

Assessment Strategy

-threshold -Passable work = Learners will have shown some understanding of the history and development of the police service in England and Wales from the Metropolitan Police Act 1829. Using limited range reading/source material and identifying some events which impacted upon policy and legislation. The learner will have demonstrated some understanding of the value of the ‘Peelian Principles’ the modern police service but lack original argument in identifying the key areas. The learner will demonstrate some understanding of the impact of the ‘Policing Mission’ has on contemporary policing and identify a number of factors that are the most important with plausible/relevant reasons. (D)

-good -Good work = Learners will have shown a good understanding of the history and development of the police service in England and Wales from the Metropolitan Police Act 1829. Utilising a range of sources and identifying most of the significant events which impacted upon policy and legislation. The learner will have a clear understanding of the value of the ‘Peelian Principles’ the modern police service and provide a thoughtful, logical and original argument in identifying the key areas. The learner will demonstrate a clear and logical understanding of the impact of the ‘Policing Mission’ has on contemporary policing and identify most of the factors that are important with relevant reasons (B)

-excellent -Excellent work = Learners will have shown a detailed understanding of the history and development of the police service in England and Wales from the Metropolitan Police Act 1829. Demonstrating breadth of reading and clearly identifying significant events which impacted upon policy and legislation. The learner will have a clear understanding of the value of the ‘Peelian Principles’ the modern police service and provide a thoughtful, logical and original argument in identifying the key areas. The learner will demonstrate a full, clear and logical understanding of the impact of the ‘Policing Mission’ has on contemporary policing and identify the factors that are the most important with relevant reasons. (A)

Learning Outcomes

• Be familiar with the role and position of the police in the criminal justice system

• Confidently engage with the legal and policy framework for policing in England and Wales

• Examine the history of policing in England and Wales and the principle of policing by consent

• Understand the Police Constable’s powers in relation to arrest, investigation, out-of-court disposals, etc.

• Understand the structure and scope of modern day policing in England and Wales