Module HPP-3006:
DHEP E-Crime & Roads Policing
DHEP Policing the Roads, E Crime & Digital Policing 2024-25
HPP-3006
2024-25
School Of History, Law And Social Sciences
Module - Semester 1 & 2
20 credits
Module Organiser:
Steve Nash
Overview
Indicative Course Content Section 1 -Purpose and role of the police in policing the roads -Key legislation, concepts, policies and strategies on policing the roads -Other crimes linked to the roads – smuggling, organised crime, transport of weapons, drugs, and people -Motivations for dangerous driving – drinks and drugs, speeding – and prevention strategies -Investigation of traffic offences and accidents
Section 2 -Introduction to e-crime -Internet-facilitated crime – fraud, theft, harassment, online sexual exploitation -Internet-enabled crime – hacking, phishing -Organised crime online -The dark net -Digital technologies in policing -Spatial mapping and predictive policing -Digital Policing and Communicating with the Media
Indicative Course Content Section 1 -Purpose and role of the police in policing the roads -Key legislation, concepts, policies and strategies on policing the roads -Other crimes linked to the roads – smuggling, organised crime, transport of weapons, drugs, and people -Motivations for dangerous driving – drinks and drugs, speeding – and prevention strategies -Investigation of traffic offences and accidents
Section 2 -Introduction to e-crime -Internet-facilitated crime – fraud, theft, harassment, online sexual exploitation -Internet-enabled crime – hacking, phishing -Organised crime online -The dark net -Digital technologies in policing -Spatial mapping and predictive policing -Digital Policing and Communicating with the Media
Assessment Strategy
-threshold -Acceptable work = Grades D+ to D Very little critical analysis of relevant academic literature, legislation and police procedureLimited use of relevant texts and academic literature (texts suggested in class)Heavy reliance on real world examples and experiences to illustrate theory in practiceLimited but accurate use of citation and quotation
-good -Good work = Grades B+ to C Some critical analysis of relevant academic literature, legislation and police procedureUse of relevant texts and academic literature (texts suggested in class)General use of real world examples and experiences to illustrate theory in practiceAccurate use of citation and quotation
-excellent -Excellent work = Grades A* to A Significant critical analysis of relevant academic literature, legislation and police procedureUse 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 practiceAccurate use of citation and quotation
Learning Outcomes
- Critically explore how criminal activity facilitated by the road network can be disrupted.
- Understand and demonstrate knowledge of legislation and regulations relating to vehicles/drivers.
- Demonstrate a critical understanding of how to investigate complex internet-related crimes and the impact of such crimes.
- Understand procedures for obtaining and processing digital evidence in a policing context.
- Understand the link between organised crime and other types of crime including traffic offences and internet-enabled crime.
Assessment method
Coursework
Assessment type
Crynodol
Description
Digital Policing Workbook
Weighting
50%
Assessment method
Coursework
Assessment type
Crynodol
Description
Roads policing academic workbook
Weighting
50%