Modiwl HPM-3014:
PCDA Strategic Thinking
PCDA Strategic Thinking 2024-25
HPM-3014
2024-25
School Of History, Law And Social Sciences
Module - Semester 1 & 2
20 credits
Module Organiser:
David Ashworth
Overview
The Module addresses these key areas of study within each area several learning outcomes will be examined:
Information and Intelligence
Evaluate how the levels of the National Intelligence Model can determine local force objectives
Analyse the role of the National Intelligence Model as a business process in shaping wider force policing objectives
Evaluate and reflect upon how information and intelligence was used to progress a given policing operation
Evaluate the outcomes of a policing operation from a strategic intelligence perspective, and implications for future practice
Response Policing
Examine specific challenges faced by response officers in more complex response situations and contexts
Understand key social, political and strategic drivers impacting upon contemporary response policing
Evolve strategies for how those involved in response policing can remain effective in an increasingly challenging environment.
The Module addresses these key areas of study within each area several learning outcomes will be examined:
Information and Intelligence
Evaluate how the levels of the National Intelligence Model can determine local force objectives
Analyse the role of the National Intelligence Model as a business process in shaping wider force policing objectives
Evaluate and reflect upon how information and intelligence was used to progress a given policing operation
Evaluate the outcomes of a policing operation from a strategic intelligence perspective, and implications for future practice
Response Policing
Examine specific challenges faced by response officers in more complex response situations and contexts
Understand key social, political and strategic drivers impacting upon contemporary response policing
Evolve strategies for how those involved in response policing can remain effective in an increasingly challenging environment
Assessment Strategy
-threshold -Acceptable work = Grades D+ to D- Very little critical analysis of relevant academic literature, legislation and police procedure Limited use of relevant texts and academic literature (texts suggested in class) Heavy reliance on real world examples and experiences to illustrate theory in practice Limited but accurate use of citation and quotation
-good -Good work = Grades B+ to C- Some critical analysis of relevant academic literature, legislation and police procedure Use of relevant texts and academic literature (texts suggested in class) General use of real world examples and experiences to illustrate theory in practice Accurate use of citation and quotation
-excellent -Excellent work = Grades A* to A- Significant critical analysis of relevant academic literature, legislation and police procedure Use 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 practice Accurate use of citation and quotation.
Learning Outcomes
- Examine specific challenges faced by response officers in more complex response situations and contexts
- Analyse the role of the National Intelligence Model as a business process in shaping wider force policing objectives
- Evaluate and reflect upon how information and intelligence was used to progress a given policing operation
- Evaluate how the levels of the National Intelligence Model can determine local force objectives
- Evaluate the outcomes of a policing operation from a strategic intelligence perspective, and implications for future practice
- Evolve strategies for how those involved in response policing can remain effective in an increasingly challenging environment
- Understand key social, political and strategic drivers impacting upon contemporary response policing
Assessment method
Essay
Assessment type
Summative
Description
Academic Essay based upon the taught subjects and learning outcomes for the module. Choose one question to answer 1. Critically reflect on the current challenges to police legitimacy for North Wales Police. 2. Critically reflect on Violence Against Women and Girls as a strategic challenge to North Wales Police. 3. Critically reflect on the future strategic challenges for North Wales Police. 4. Critically reflect on the importance of effective partnership working to remain effective in an increasingly challenging environment
Weighting
50%
Assessment method
Coursework
Assessment type
Summative
Description
Workbook: Three questions to answer, based upon classroom input, reading resources and videos. 500 words per question. 1. Critically examine how the National Intelligence Model can determine, National, Force and local policing objectives. 2. Critically evaluate how the National Crime Agency developed the Encrochat investigation into a national Policing operation. 3. The IOPC oversees the complaints system in England and Wales and also investigate death following Police contact. Evaluate how the IOPC investigate deaths following Police contact and how any lessons learnt identified are then implemented at force level.
Weighting
50%