Overview

Indicative Course Content: -Introduction to research methodology and evidence based policing -Understanding of the core principles of ethics, equality, diversity and human rights in professional policing -Introduction to concepts of victimisation, vulnerability and harm -Understand the law, policy and guidance relating to the treatment of victims and witnesses -Introduction to the main theories in relation to community policing and community engagement -Introduction to counter terrorism policing and challenges

Learning Outcomes

• Critically review the definitions of vulnerability and risk in the context of operational policing - Learning outcome 6

• Critically review various aspects of the treatment and management of victims and witnesses in the context of the police constable role - Learning outcome 11

• Develop skills in the use of resources and primary/secondary literary sources relevant to the degree programme - Learning outcome 4

• Evaluate the potential professional applications of an evidence-based policing approach - Learning outcome 2

• Examine the function of community policing, and key issues relevant to community policing - Learning outcome 8

• Explain the professional concept of evidence-based policing - Learning outcome 1

• Understand fundamental skills of academic study and learning - Learning outcome 3

• Understand how to apply core principles of ethics, equality, diversity and human rights in professional policing - Learning outcome 5

• Understand how to identify various risk factors and apply appropriate support strategies and processes - Learning outcome 7

• Understand key concepts, legislation, principles and practices in relation to counter terrorism policing - Learning outcome 10

• Understand the purpose and value of community engagement - Learning outcome 9