Overview

This module is delivered bilingually on College of Policing learning outcomes. Please see below the indicative content:

-Policing as a profession – NPCC, College of Policing

-Impact of police culture and personal bias on decision-making and discretion

-Specific police responsibilities in major incidents and public protection events

-The Intelligence cycle and the responsibility for data protection

-The reflective practitioner

Indicative content:

-Policing as a profession – NPCC, College of Policing

-Impact of police culture and personal bias on decision-making and discretion

-Specific police responsibilities in major incidents and public protection events

-The Intelligence cycle and the responsibility for data protection

-The reflective practitioner

Assessment Strategy

-threshold D- to D+ -Assessment is based on the degree of engagement with academic literature and students ability to summarise and critically analyse theory.

-good -C- to B+Assessment is based on the degree of engagement with academic literature and students ability to summarise and critically analyse theory.

-excellent -A- to A+Assessment is based on the degree of engagement with academic literature and students ability to summarise and critically analyse theory.

Learning Outcomes

• Ability to reflect on own policing practice to improve policing

• Appreciate the impact of police culture and individual bias on decision making and bias

• Critically review what is means to occupy the profession of a police officer and the expectations of continuous learning and development

• Examine the intelligence cycle and the responsibilities of holding sensitive information on individuals

• Examine the strategies developed to encourage ethical and fair decision making

• Reflect on the personal and professional use of social media