The Module addresses these key areas of study within each area several learning outcomes will be examined:

Evidence-Based Policing

Understand potential constraints associated with an evidence-based policing approach and identify best practice

Know how to systematically review and critically evaluate available evidence

Know how to optimise opportunities to obtain the best available evidence, evaluate options and develop the most appropriate solution to a given policing problem

Research Methods and Skills

Understand the importance of planning research activities

Outline the strengths and weaknesses of research methodologies and approaches

Research, analyse and evaluate relevant research publications and qualitative and quantitative data

Demonstrate proficiency in academic writing and presentation, in accordance with ethical protocols

Demonstrate effective referencing of a wide range of material appropriate to the subject area

Apply quantitative and qualitative research techniques, including the interpretation of data

Response Policing

Illustrate how theories and principles of psychology and human behaviour can be applied in various response contexts

Critically review key issues relating to the complexity and challenges of operational policing

Undertake the role and responsibilities of a first responder to a critical incident

Review examples of high-profile critical and major incidents to establish best practice when attending such incidents

Analyse the role of the police within a joint emergency services operation

Learning Outcomes

• Analyse the role of the police within a joint emergency services operation

• Apply quantitative and qualitative research techniques, including the interpretation of data

• Critically review key issues relating to the complexity and challenges of operational policing

• Demonstrate effective referencing of a wide range of material appropriate to the subject area

• Demonstrate proficiency in academic writing and presentation, in accordance with ethical protocols

• Illustrate how theories and principles of psychology and human behaviour can be applied in various response contexts

• Know how to optimise opportunities to obtain the best available evidence, evaluate options and develop the most appropriate solution to a given policing problem

• Know how to systematically review and critically evaluate available evidence

• Outline the strengths and weaknesses of research methodologies and approaches

• Research, analyse and evaluate relevant research publications and qualitative and quantitative data

• Review examples of high-profile critical and major incidents to establish best practice when attending such incidents

• Understand potential constraints associated with an evidence-based policing approach and identify best practice

• Understand the importance of planning research activities

• Undertake the role and responsibilities of a first responder to a critical incident